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2009
Some encouraging news on the extension of the $8000 tax credit...while it is not a done deal (as it still must be reconciled between the House and Senate and then voted on for final approval), it's looking good. And it's not only looking good for the extension, but there are some additional enhan...
10/29/2009
Proposed Plan Would Give Repeat Buyers Reduced Tax Credit STEPHEN OHLEMACHER, Associated Press Writer October 28, 2009 Senators agreed Wednesday to extend a popular tax credit for first-time homebuyers and to offer a reduced credit to some repeat buyers. The tax credit provides up to $8,000 to fi...
10/28/2009
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By Jeanne Sahadi, CNNMoney.com senior writer. October 14, 2009 Some want to expand the tax credit for homebuyers. Supporters say it could stem price declines. Critics say it would just be a costly, temporary fix. Congress is considering proposals to greatly expand a soon-to-expire $8,000 tax cred...
10/26/2009
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Homeowners not wanting to refinance into a new 30-year loan, and intending to pay off their mortgage loan early, should consider making biweekly payments rather than monthly mortgage payments. Sending in half the monthly payment every two weeks instead of once a month will cancel out years of mo...
10/23/2009
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Debunking common misperceptions about this once overlooked market of real estate Because the foreclosure market has been relatively dormant in years past, many people don't fully understand how foreclosures work. This lack of understanding can foster foreclosure myths that are dangerous both for ...
10/22/2009
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By the end of 2009, consumers nationwide will be able to take advantage of a federal "cash for appliances" program offering rebates on purchases of a wide array of home appliances certified as energyefficient by the EPA's Energy Star program. Backed by an initial $300 million in funding from the ...
10/20/2009
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Bank Owned Story: I want to share a recent story that I was involved with. It has to do with a Bank Owned/Foreclosure/REO (all three of those terms are basically interchangeable. REO the most commonly used term by me and my fellow Realtors. It stands for Real Estate Owned, meaning it is propert...
10/19/2009
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10/16/2009
written by Shelby Bateson: The House of Representatives has voted to extend the popular $8000 first time home buyers tax credit to military personnel who are currently serving overseas. These soldiers and their families might have missed out on this credit, if it is not otherwise extended, becaus...
10/14/2009
For all of you fellow agents and clients who have either purchased a bank owned home or have tried to purchase a bank owned home, here's a funny, although unfortunately pretty true video about attempting to buy a bank owned house. This is merely for comical purposes that another agent sent this ...
10/13/2009
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