Daren Bailey's (familymoves) Blog

We had a really productive and informative meeting with Kelly King, CPA from Crestwood KY. He discussed the first time home buyer $7500 tax credit and how it works. Some of the highlights: You are considered a first time home buyer if you have not owned a home in the past 3 years Even if you do n...

There are a few things you need to know before looking at foreclosures. First, banks will require a pre-approval letter from your lender saying you are qualified to buy a home for up to a specific value. You have to have the pre-approval before they will respond to any offer you make. If you are ...

Do You Qualify for the $7500 First time Home Buyer Tax Credit? Doom and gloom abounds on TV, Radio and every where you read. Wall Street is tumbling to lows not seen in years. The financial institutions need bailed out, the auto industry is failing and real estate markets are down in most areas ...

The numbers for the Louisville Real Estate market for October 2008 are out and the news is not surprising. Actual number of homes sold is down about 16% compared to Ocober 2007 and Average selling price is down 13% and the median sale price is down a little over 5%, again compared to October 2007...

This past Saturday we had a good turn out of First Time Home Buyers at our First time home buyers seminar for those looking in Louisville and Oldham County. These first time home buyers learned about financing options, how much money they would need, the $7500 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit and...

Searching for a new home has just gotten easier. Familymoves has streamlined the search form, improved mapping and Property Tracker tools. Take a minute to see how searching the Louisville MLS has been improved. Also, don't forget about the first time home buyer seminar this Saturday, November 15...

Tonight is the premiere of Willie Wonka Jr put on by the Louisville Youth Theatre. The cast is made up of students ages 7-18 years old. They have assembled a very talented group and have worked hard to put this performance together. I am excited to see it. My oldest is going to be an Oompa Loompa...

Hud homes can be a great deal for owner occupants and investors who are looking for a good deal. But you have to know what you are lookng at, just because it is a foreclosure or Hud Home does not make it a great deal. You have to consider the costs of repairs and the end retail value of a propert...

This is a reminder, if you or someone you know is interested in learning more about buying a first home, please sign up for our First Time Home Buyer Seminar. This is for folks looking for homes in Louisville, Crestwood, Prospect, Goshen, LaGrange, Shelby County, Bullitt County and all of Metro L...

Multiple Listing Service, not Major League Soccer. Here is a new site that is for Louisville Residents or folks looking to move to the Louisville area. You will be able to see and search all homes that are for sale in the Lousiville Metro Area and surrounding counties. Does not cost anything, don...