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The news media is not always on-target when it comes to reporting the REAL facts of the new legislation. The only way to have the truth is to seek out a professional who - in their own field, researches the topic instead of recieving it from a wire.
A first-time buyer working to get a mortgage should always get pre-qualified for a loan and know what they can afford. It is best to work with a local bank mortgage professional who can walk you through the process and share information about community grants and special, first-time home-buyer programs. Most … (0 comments)
The shifts in markets throughout the country make many cities a great destination for first-time home buyers in 2008. Here are four example cities; all data is provided by Cyberhomes.com.
Cincinnati, OH
Market Information
Median home value: $194,728
Median household income: $44,704
Unemployment rate: 5.2 percent
Recent job growth: 1.12 percent … (0 comments)
The St. Louis Real Estate Market for the first week of April continues a fairly flat performance so far. We are still seeing a small increase in active listings, and a small increase in homes sold, however, our pending ratio has dropped by more than 1 percent this week. With the … (0 comments)
The State of Ohio has enhanced their first time home buyer program by offering a .25% lower fixed interest rate to Ohio's heroes. 
Each person has their own tastes and wants but there are some basic fundamentals to consider when searching for a home.
First-Time Buyers in Downtown San Diego 
Conspiracy Theory: Homeowner or Renter? by John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR® Mission Grove RealtyThere has been a raging discussion on Bill Roberts' blog in an article where he raises the question of the need for stated income and no doc loans and goes on to become an advocate for these … (8 comments)
With it becoming more difficult to latch onto buyers, what with the internet and all, I would really like to do more effective marketing to apartment renters.
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Tax Implications of Owning Your Home … (0 comments)
I run across many first-time homebuyers that have trouble coming up with money for closing costs or downpayment. This seems to be a hurdle on the road to homeownership for many people. But with decent credit (600 or above) you can qualify for many community programs that allow 100% financing at … (3 comments)
I am tried of listening to the news about sub-prime and all the foreclosers. So I decided I would like to run a First-Time Homebuyer Workshop for free. I have only had my license for 4-months now and I do not have much of an SOI. Also I am new to the … (12 comments)
Washington State is offering a great program for low rate mortgage financing for US Veterans. This is not a VA loan, this is State Bond program called House Key, which is primarily set up for First Time Homebuyers. However, Veterans are offered a one-time chance to use this program, even if … (1 comments)
Because of some common misconceptions, many people believe homeownership is out of their reach. Don't let these myths keep you from the personal and financial rewards of homeownership. Myth #1"I can't afford a down payment."In the past, buying a home required a 20% down payment. But not today. In fact, 7 … (0 comments)