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“Amendment to extend tax credit closing deadline to Sept. 30 advances. The U.S. Senate adopted an amendment last week that, if ultimately approved, would extend the closing deadline, giving homebuyers who qualified for the federal tax credit, more time to close because of a backlog in pending mor...

NEW YORK -- Government-sponsored mortgage purchasers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plan to delist their shares from the New York Stock Exchange after their stocks had trouble meeting listing requirements. Shares of both companies tumbled. Fannie Mae shares dropped 42 cents, or 46 percent to 50 cents...

  The Latest from the Gulf Oil Spill Front:   For several days we’ve had reports about the well pipes below the sea floor being broken and leaking.  Is the BP Gusher Unstoppable? B.P, Halliburton and Transocean have unleashed Armageddon and now there is no stopping it. Oil Confirmed to Be Leaking...

Corpus Christi Multiple Listing Service (MLS) at your service (edit/delete)   If you are interested in browsing the Corpus Christi area housing market but are not quite ready to call and agent,  I am introducing a hassle free MLS search.  By clicking on the link below, you will be able to search ...

  If you are interested in browsing the Corpus Christi area housing market but are not quite ready to call and agent,  I am introducing a hassle free MLS search.  By clicking on the link below, you will be able to search all properties for sale in the Corpus Christi (and surrounding areas) by yo...

May be eligible for $100 down payment if FHA insured financing. All HUD homes are sold AS-IS. Seller will not allow any type of repairs prior to closing.  $660 repair escrow if FHA insured financing. lmost 1300 sq.Ft. popular south Cullen middle school, king high school districts. All for $85,00...

  How often do you hear those two statements together?   We, as Realtors (and consumers alike)  tend to operate from the standpoint of;  A buyers market or a seller's market, right?  However; right now I predict it is both.  If you think about the Corpus Christi market over the past several years...

I wanted to sharethis with all of you due to my in-ability to control my excitement!    After many years and many failed attempts I have successfully closed a short sale.   I know this may not seem like a BIG thing but let me tell you I have done my best for several years to avoid short sales.  I...

1) What can I afford?A general rule of thumb is to multiply your gross monthly income times 25%. Contact your REALTOR or lender for specific qualifying which will determine what type of loan is best for you and what, if any, special grants or programs you may be eligible for. Click on or copy and...

So! You're a first-time homebuyer. That might seem to be a bit scary...but there is help for the First Time Buyer.       Are there special programs that will help First Time Buyers become homeowners? The answer "possibly, yes". There are county and state "bond" programs available to assist qualif...