New Listing in Brighton Schools! - 07/30/09 11:31 AM
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First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Winding Down. Don't Miss Your Chance!! - 07/30/09 11:05 AM
If you've been reading my blog, you've heard me sing the praises of the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit. You purchase a home, and the government gives you back 10% of the purchase price up to $8,000. How can you go wrong??
I have good news and bad news on this front. The good news is that you can still take advantage of this free money!
The bad news is that time is winding down on the tax credit, so you need to act quickly!
How long do you have? Buyers need to be closed on their new homes by … (0 comments)

New Housing Grants Available in New York State! - 07/29/09 08:07 PM
On July 15th, Governor David A. Paterson announced that more than $31 million in Affordable Housing grants will be used to support nearly 2,000 housing units for low-income families, seniors, and the disabled.  The funds will be used to repair and rehabilitate housing in rural, suburban, and urban communities throughout the state. "This critical funding will provide affordable housing to thousands of New Yorkers statewide," said Governor Paterson.
The grants have been awarded to local municipalities and not-for-profit agencies, including The HOME Program, ACCESS to Home, and RESTORE. Click here for more information on the grants.
I applaud Governor Paterson for making an effort … (4 comments)

Understanding and Using All of Your First Time Home Buyer Options - 07/15/09 09:36 AM
I wanted to share this excellent post by Steve Kappre, a loan officer in NJ. It has some great tips for first-time buyers!
Via Steve Kappre, Gloucester County, NJ Loan Officer/Mortgage Planner - 856.419.3561 (Treasury Mortgage):
With all the excitement of the first time home buyer tax credit, buyers often get confused and miss out on other important options. As a first time buyer, don't let the excitement of the $8,000 tax credit cause you to miss out on many other home buying options. It isn't uncommon for a buyer to confuse the federal tax credit with seller credits, down payment assistance, or … (0 comments)