downpayment assistance: Need a little help with the down payment? Dakota County can help you - 01/10/11 06:22 AM
First time homebuyers in Dakota County may be able to get some help with their down payment.  Individuals with incomes as high as $84,000 could qualify for down payment help.  The help will be in the form of an interest-free, no payment loan, due only when you pay off your mortgage or no longer occupy the home as your principal residence.
First time buyers, depending on their annual income can be eligible for anywhere from 2.5% to 10% of the mortgage amount to help with the down payment and/or closing costs.  In addition to first time homebuyers, anyone who has not … (0 comments)

downpayment assistance: Parts of Dakota County eligible for zero down financing - 09/13/10 03:29 AM
If you're looking to purchase a home and don't think you have enough cash to make it happen, there may be help available.  There is a division of the Department of Agriculture called Rural Development which now has funds to provide loans at low interest rates with no down payment and no monthly mortgage insurance.  There are some fairly liberal qualification requirements, but most of the folks who have contacted me can easily qualify.
Just because it's the Department of Agriculture, don't think you have to buy a farm.  Most residences qualify for this easy to obtain financing.  Most of the … (0 comments)

downpayment assistance: Renters: Mortgage interest on your apartment is deductible - 05/05/10 05:11 AM
Most apartment buildings and other residential rentals have mortgages, and the interest on that loan is deductible for federal and most state income tax purposes.  Isn't that wonderful?  Well, it's wonderful for your landlord.  The same guy who won't let you have a dog is enjoying tax benefits from your rent payments.  Too bad you're not your own landlord.
Wait, maybe you can be your own landlord!  It may be easier than you think, and I can help you.  Call me today at 612-916-3033 to arrange a free, no obligation home buyer preliminary consultation and orientation.  There's even a possibility of … (2 comments)

downpayment assistance: First time homebuyers, proceed with caution - 04/02/10 10:30 AM
This is a great time to buy, maybe. There is an $8,000 first time buyer tax credit waiting for just about everybody who doesn’t already own a home. Dakota County’s first time homebuyer’s assistance plan will help you make up to half of your downpayment and closing costs when you buy your first home inLakeville. Interest rates couldn’t be lower and can only go up from here. Home prices are near bottom. You have to buy now, maybe.
Buy if you can, but don’t be reckless. Don’t let all the incentives fog the lens and lead you into a bad decision. … (0 comments)

downpayment assistance: Downpayment help for Northfield First Time Homebuyers - 03/23/10 02:19 AM
Down payment and closing cost assistance is available for first time Northfield home buyers and others who have not owned a home for at least three years.
PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ONLY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE DAKOTA COUNTY PORTION OF NORTHFIELD
 Downpayment and closing cost assistance is made available through the Dakota County Community Development Agency, and it provides financial resources to make your home purchase successful. The program is not available to everyone. There are credit score and maximum income requirements, and there is a mandatory attendance in the Homestretch Homebuyer Education Program. Topics covered include: Budgeting and Credit Issues, … (0 comments)

downpayment assistance: Inver Grove Heights Down Payment Assistance - 03/22/10 10:07 AM
Down payment and closing cost assistance is available for first time Inver Grove Heights home buyers and others who have not owned a home for at least three years.  This program is made available through the Dakota County Community Development Agency, and it provides financial resources to make your home purchase successful.  The program is not available to everyone.  There are credit score and maximum income requirements, and there is a mandatory attendance in the Homestretch Homebuyer Education Program.  Topics covered include: Budgeting and Credit Issues, Financing and Qualifying for a Home, Shopping for a Home, The Purchase Process, Closing on … (0 comments)

downpayment assistance: Downpayment help for Burnsville homebuyers - 03/16/10 05:59 AM
Down payment assistance is available for first time Burnsville home buyers and others who have not owned a home for at least three years. This program is made available through the Dakota County Community Development Agency, and it provides financial resources to make your home purchase successful. The program is not available to everyone. There are credit score and maximum income requirements, and there is a mandatory attendance in the Homestretch Homebuyer Education Program. Topics covered include: Budgeting and Credit Issues, Financing and Qualifying for a Home, Shopping for a Home, The Purchase Process, Closing on a Home and Life as … (0 comments)

 
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