tax credit: Advertising Ethics - I have my doubts - 06/16/09 08:27 PM
I hate misleading advertising.  I really do.  And I don't think I'm alone in that.  I'm also not that keen on hypocrisy.  And trying to figure out mixed messages has never been my idea of fun.
I'm really not a negative person.  Rarely.  But right now I am a little upset.
Lately, in driving around and previewing homes with clients, we see these riders that say "$8,000 Tax Credit Available", or "You may qualify for $8,000 Home Buyer Credit".  And today, as I'm driving home from the office, on the radio I hear a Realtor ad talking about how "it's time to … (0 comments)

tax credit: Ways to Use the $8000 Tax Credit to Buy Your First Home - 03/24/09 11:50 PM
I was just reading that the National Association of Realtors is working with the State of Washington in exploring ways that will put the federal $8000 First-Time Homebuyer tax credit and economic stimulus money coming to the state to use at the closing of a sale.
I'll be following this to see if this develops into something real.  It would be a tremendous benefit for the First Time Home Buyer.  It is usually the lack of down payment that is the main barrier to home ownership.  Especially for those who have stable incomes and good credit.
In researching this subject, I came across a couple of innovative ways to be able … (0 comments)

 
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Steve Swanson

Steve Swanson

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