USDA Rural Housing History shows this government insured home loan program has had great success over the last 60 years and is gaining in popularity. In 1949, USDA's telecommunications loan program was established to provide telephone service to rural America. At the time, only one in three farm
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10/28/2009
This week in the Economy: October 26th - 30th Massive Treasury auctions and a big day of economic reports on Friday could combine for market-moving news throughout the week. Currently, we are in a floating status for rate locks while mortgage bonds are trading sideways with potential to move hig
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10/28/2009
4 Bed 2.5 Bath home in Peachtree, Georgia is located in the Albemarle subdivision right behind the Kedron shopping center. This is a fantastic Peachtree City, Georgia property. This home sits on a corner lot with great landscaping and a perfect sized yard. The master suite is on the main level
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10/27/2009
No Property Tax increase in Peachtree City, GA for 2010! Hey Peachtree City & AR...City Council recently voted by a margin of 3 to 2 not to increase property taxes for fiscal year 2010! However, Council did agree to increase the millage rate to 5.711 mils. The increase in the millage rate
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10/26/2009
USDA Rural Housing Loans are running out of money! Now what? The President has signed the Agriculture Appropriations Act for fiscal year (FY) 2010. Since October 1, 2009 we have operated under a Continuing Resolution (CR) with carryover funds from FY 2009 and funds allocated under the CR. On
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10/22/2009
This week in the economy, we’ll get a look at the health of the housing industry. But the real market mover could be the Stock market again. Reports to Watch The information below is a highlight of the reports due out this week. For more detailed information and insight, view the Economic Calenda
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10/21/2009
President Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize. How did this happen? I don't want this to turn into a pro-Obama, anti-Obama post! I just wonder if his Presidency is giving our children a good message or a bad one. Two different ideas occur to me. 1: Good Message: President Obama is clearly a triumph
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10/21/2009
First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit: www.USDALoanExpert.com photo courtesy of aimeesblog Like a ticking time bomb. The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit is set to expire on November 30, 2009. If you haven't closed on your new home by then, you're out of luck and will miss out on the (up to) $8,0
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10/18/2009
First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit is set to expire November 30. Currently, there are many bills that have been introduced and submitted in attempt to extend the credit. Thus far, the credit has been extended to military personnel only. Is the first time buyer tax credit helping the economy. Ri
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10/18/2009
USDA Rural Housing Loan: This loan program is truly underused! There are so many opportunities for borrowers to save money. Unfortunately, many lenders and loan officers have never heard of the program nor have any idea how to originate it. It is actually one of the easiest home loans to obta
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10/16/2009