Every so often Jim Weichert sends the professionals at Weichert a brief update.  I am going to start posting them here so that everyone in our region and beyond can benefit from his wise words.  Enjoy!

Last week, my e-mail to you centered around the doubt and misinformation common among many of today's homebuyers. Feedback from our most recent "Understanding the Incentives" seminar confirms that consumers are simply unaware that mortgage money is available and that home ownership is within their reach.

Seminar attendees thought they needed 20 percent down and a perfect credit score in order to get a mortgage. You can bust that myth by sharing the reality that Weichert has safe, secure mortgage money available.

In addition, buyers were unaware of how the $7,500 tax credit worked and how it could benefit them. Do your part to inform your first-time buyers of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help them get into the home of their dreams.

The great news is that they did believe it was a good time to buy. We can each help bust the mortgage myth by reaching out to our entire book of business and reiterating that not only is it a good time to buy, but that the fears that are holding them back are unfounded.

Remember, Weichert has the financing to provide a mortgage for the homes we sell.

Jim Weichert