northwest indiana real estate: Tax Credit to be Used as Down payment
- 05/13/09 07:28 AM
More great news for first time homebuyers! According to the National Association of Realtors, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development will soon be permitting FHA approved lenders to use the $8,000 tax credit as down payment. Home buyers will be allowed to "monetize" the tax credit through short term bridge loans and can access the funds immediately at the closing table. Official details on the HUD's initiative are scheduled to be released next week. The Jana Caudill Team will keep you informed of any new developments in the real estate market. (0 comments)
northwest indiana real estate: Want to get top dollar for your home?
- 04/22/09 03:00 AM
Despite the fact that declining home prices have been grabbing headlines for several months now, it can be a challenge for any of us to let go of what we had hoped our home would sell for. It's often the case that, prior to listing their homes, sellers interview a few agents, with a plan to sign on with the one who agrees to list it at the highest price. With the understanding that the listing price is ultimately the decision of the seller, not the real estate agent, I'd like to explain one of the most critical dynamics that impacts (0 comments)