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Real Estate Showcase & AmeriFirst Home Mortgage will be hosting a free home buying seminar March 12, 2009 @ the Wayne Co. Public Library. Visit www.reshowcase.com/seminar for additional information...

Want to educate yourself on the finer points of buying or selling a home? NAR and your local REALTOR® can help. For more info, visit http://www.realtor.org/buyers_and_sellers    

Real Estate Showcase & AmeriFirst Home Mortgage will be hosting a free home buying seminar March 12, 2009 @ the Wayne Co. Public Library. Visit www.reshowcase.com/seminar for additional information...

Many people are concerned about how today's challenging economic environment might affect their ability to buy a home, or even whether they should become homeowners right now.Over the long term, homeownership is an investment in your future. "Buyer Strength" explains that current conditions such ...

Real Estate Showcase & AmeriFirst Home Mortgage will be hosting a free home buying seminar March 12, 2009 @ the Wayne Co. Public Library. Visit www.reshowcase.com/seminar for additional information...

Last week, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  The following is a list of some of the major provisions of the new law without significant details which will follow as rules are issued. Note that many of the benefits are temporary and/or are phased ...

1. Down payments are critical. Borrowers should expect to put down at least 10 percent for a "conforming loan" -- a mortgage that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will purchase. 2. Credit scores count. A 720 on the 850-point FICO rating scale will get a borrower access to the best rates. Rich Bira, bra...

The National Association of Realtors has been working hard to help stabilize the housing market. Thanks for their hard work, here's what's coming soon... Lower interest rates for home mortgages A greater ability to get financing through FHA, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac in high-cost areas A true tax ...

Some changes are coming soon for home buyers!  Large tax credits will be available.  Check back soon for more details.