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abcs of homebuying: Preview Credit BEFORE Starting The Homebuying Process! - 05/27/10 10:34 AM
In the ABC’s of Homebuying class, a HUD approved homebuyer education course taught at our local community college, we instructors press the point that buyers need to be educated and prepared before they buy a home. We go through the basics of what they should expect during the process, make suggestions on the inspections they should anticipate getting under various circumstances, show them how to establish their household budget, and so on.
One of the things we very strongly emphasize is pulling their credit report to see if there is anything on their credit report they may need to work … (2 comments)
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abcs of homebuying: Southern Oregon Housing Resource/ACCESS Inc’s August 22. 2009 Class at RCC Had a Packed House! - 08/23/09 11:02 PM
The August 22, 2009 HUD approved ABCs of Homebuying class held at Rogue Community College was packed! Maybe this is because of all the incredible incentives Rogue Valley home buyers have available to them, such as the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit set to sunset November 30, 2009, the City of Medford’s Down Payment Assistance program that gives matching down payment funds and closing costs up to a total of $15,000 to eligible first time home buyers purchasing a home in Medford, or the recently/soon to be released Neighborhood Stabilization Program that gives matching down payment funds and … (2 comments)
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abcs of homebuying: Calling All Southern Oregon First Time Homebuyers: ABCs of Homebuying Course Sat Apr 18th at Medford RCC - 04/13/09 05:24 PM
It's that time again, time for the HUD approved ABC's of Homebuying course that Southern Oregon Housing Resource Center and Rogue Community College put on for first time home buyers seeking the knowledge and preparation, and for some, to meet the required program certification for many first time home buyer down payment assistance programs, getting ready to buy their first home.
If you haven't registered already, you may do so online through RCC, or call ACCESS/Southern Oregon Housing Resource at (541)779-6691
Presented by ACCESS Inc.
AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER
April 18, 2009 at RCC … (0 comments)
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abcs of homebuying: Southern Oregon First Time Home Buyers ABC's of Homebuying Class 2/21/2009 - 02/13/09 03:06 PM
Hey, Southern Oregon first time home buyers, are you thinking it is time to prepare to buy your first home? Maybe you want to take advantage of the great opportunity that is likely to be approved by President Obama Monday February 16th, a true tax credit for up to $8,000?
Southern Oregon Housing Resource Center and Rogue Community College will hold their next HUD approved ABC's of Homebuying class:
Presented by ACCESS, Inc. AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER
February 21, 2009 at RCC Redwoods Campus, Grants Pass West Entrance
9:00 to 9:05 Introduction: Housekeeping
Melodee Sewell, SOHRC at … (0 comments)
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abcs of homebuying: Welcome to My World – No Whining Allowed! - 02/04/09 04:02 PM
Caught in the middle of a mini boom for refinancing, I've been a busy little bee here at Quality Home Loansin Ashland, Oregon. With the many changes going on in the mortgage industry, I've learned to allocate extra time in my day to keep up with these many changes, hopefully avoiding being blindsided when a program ends or runs out of money. And to keep up with this crazy market we're inlife of mine, a little cardio on the treadmill has been helpful for stamina building!
Refinance boom due to the extraordinarily low interest rates might be enough to keep a … (8 comments)
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abcs of homebuying: Southern Oregon ABC’s of Homebuying Class this Saturday December 13th at Rogue Community College - 12/08/08 01:41 PM
The next "ABC's of Homebuying" HUD approved course for first time homebuyers is coming up this Saturday December 13, 2008 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Rogue Community College in Downtown Medford. Not only is this is the required course for several first time homebuyer programs, but it is a great source of information for the first time homebuyer AND buyers who are re-entering the market after being on the sidelines of the real estate market for several years.
For information on registration and directions, follow this link, or contact the Southern Oregon Housing Resource Center at ACCESS, Inc. (541)774-4329.
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abcs of homebuying: Now Is The Time For Us To Swing This Pendulum Back To The Middle! (Part 2 of 3 – Low-to-Moderate Income, Workforce Buyers) - 04/03/08 05:06 PM
In the almost 25 years I've been in the real estate and finance world, I've come across many programs that effectively contribute to sustainable homeownership for owner occupants. These programs may work for buyers qualifying for Conventional, FHA, VA, even Jumbo loan programs, but most require buyers take fixed rate loans, not adjustable or interest only loans. Most require the buyer not to have owned a home in the past three years, have low-to-moderate income for their area, and attend an approved Homeownership Education Program. I think it is time the lending institutions and housing agencies take another look at a few … (0 comments)
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abcs of homebuying: First Time Buyer Resources - (Part 5 - Homebuyer Education) - 01/08/08 10:12 AM
Homebuyer education courses can be an invaluable tool for the First Time Homebuyer. They provide details on the many facets of homeownership, from preparing for the process, through the house hunt, all the way through to responsibilities of maintaining homeownership.
Not all homebuyer education classes are the same. Many real estate brokers and lenders provide these courses, but most are not approved by HUD. HUD has two homebuyer's education course curriculum and has approved Housing Resource Centers throughout the country who facilitate these programs. Going through these programs will get first time homebuyers in to courses designed to provide information only - without any … (6 comments)
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abcs of homebuying: "ABC's of Homebuying" HUD approved Course Saturday December 8th - 11/26/07 03:53 PM
It's that time again! Every two months, Southern Oregon Housing Resource Center/ACCESS Inc. puts on the HUD approved "ABC's of Homebuying" course at Rogue Community College campuses, alternating between Medford and Grants Pass. The next class will be on December 8th from 9 - 4 at the Medford RCC Campus located next to Mattress Land. The cost to attend is $35 which includes the course materials, and a partner may attend for free and share those materials.
This course is a great source of objective information for a First Time Home Buyer wishing to arm themselves with well-rounded, basic knowledge on the … (0 comments)
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abcs of homebuying: Where Does a First Time Home Buyer Start? - 11/08/07 09:58 PM
HELP! I am a first time homebuyer, and I don't know where to start! Most of my friends and family have bought homes, and they all have stories and opinions to share with me, but I AM SOOOOO CONFUSED!!!!
Every time I open a newspaper, go online, watch the news, or listen to the radio, I am bombarded with "Real Estate Market Crash" and "Mortgage Meltdown". But, then I hear Industry Professionals saying "Now Is The Time To Buy". First Interest Rates are going UP, then they are going down. I feel like I am on a rollercoaster!
I have so many questions, even questions … (2 comments)
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Karen Pierce Cooper
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Karen Pierce Cooper| Housing Counselor |Oregon
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