Home Buying—blogs page 51

Georgia Dream Down Payment Program
The Georgia Dream Down Payment Program launched on April 1st 2009 and is available until June 2010.  This program allows buyers purchasing a foreclosed property up to $14,000.00 for repairs and down payment. …
Knoxville Home Buyers With Mortgage Rates, You Can't Shop For Good Luck
Knoxville Area Real Estate Buyers Do Your Homework..... After a series of increases starting April 30, mortgage rates finally took a dip Monday.  It was a welcome surprise for Knoxville  home buyers…
Miami Beach Foreclosure Fantasy
Getting all caught up in this real estate madness of chasing the next "best" deal to come on the market, certainly has its downsides and pitfalls. This obsession to find the perfect view, size, location,…
Dunes West Real Estate in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
Dunes West is a nationally recognized neighborhood.  Along with I’on, these two neighborhoods are the most prestigious and sought after communities of Mount Pleasant. Dunes West is a gated community…
Lake Tapps Ramblers For Sale
How many of you are looking for Lake Tapps Ramblers. ? What a great place to call home. Looking out at the beautiful lake, the sense of community. Above all a golf course (that is easy for me to play)…
Short Sales – Do you have the stomach for them?
With the continued influx of foreclosed properties in the Atlanta real estate market, buyers can find great deals and pay thousands of dollars below the appraised home value.  Luckily, foreclosures are…
Auburn Washington Condo's
Auburn Wa. Condo's Now is the time to purchase. With the generous tax credit, great interest rates and an abundance of properties, how about owning a condo in Auburn Wa.? It is close to freeways, shopping…
Don't Think You Need a Buyer's Agent? Read This Before You Try And Do It Yourself
There are Anti-Realtors out there who advocate buying (and maybe selling) your home on your own. That Realtors do not bring value to the situation. Wrong!!! Realtors are your agents.....they are there…
Home Buyers - Do you still search Craigslist?
I used to post about 100 ads a week on Craigslist and got a great response.  I sold at least two homes a month through Craigslist leads and it is what helped me get my Real Estate Commission Rebate program…
Buying Real Estate on Folly Beach, SC
Folly Beach is located just southeast of Charleston, SC and about a 15 minute drive from downtown.  It is a barrier island with 19 total square miles, with 6 of it being water.  Folly Beach has an eclectic…
HUD Secretary Announces Use of Tax Credit
HUD Secretary Announces Monetization of Tax Credit at NAR Real Estate Summit WASHINGTON, May 12, 2009 Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, said that theFederal…
More Good News for First Time Homebuyers !!!!!
Earlier this year we received a gift from the United States Government through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 – an $8,000 Federal Tax Credit to First Time Homebuyers who closed on…
HUD to allow $8000 Home Buyer Tax Credit as Down Payment!
http://www.smartmoney.com/news/pr/?story=PR-20090512-002168-1310WASHINGTON, DC -- (MARKETWIRE) -- 05/12/09 -- SOURCE NAR Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,…
First-time homebuyers Roseville, CA
Spring is here and it's warming up to be an amazing season for purchasing your dream home. The REO moratorium has been lifted and we are starting to see more and more fresh listings everyday. It's never…
Your Questions Answered!
I get questions from clients and potential clients all the time.  That is one of the great things about having a blog; it's a very interactive platform.  Much more helpful than the newsletters I used…
Great news! $8,000 Tax Credit Can Be Used for Down Payment
Great news for First-time Home Buyers! Now they can actually get their $8,000 tax credit when they buy their home.   FHA’s approved lenders will be permitted to “monetize” the tax credit through…
The $8000 Tax Credit To Be Used As Down Payment!!!
WOW...amazing! Everyone should be trying to take advantage of this. Please don't think you won't qualify...I'm a person who doesn't take NO easily! Where there's a will there's a way!   http://www…
Short Sale Real Estate Lawyer. Short Sale Horror Stories?
SHORT SALE NEW YORK If you are like me and are deep in the Short Sale side of the Real Estate business you come across many horror stories.  Families left high and dry by agents who have never completed…
New Construction at Harvest View Estates
Are you looking for Great Value?Are You looking for Great Views?Are you looking for Great Location?Then you are looking for Harvest View Estates in Southern New Milford, CT!Located just off Rt 67 and Dorwin…
The Value of a REALTOR®
Buyer Expertise REALTORS® provide expertise on market trends, property conditions, and many other aspects of a real estate transaction. From finding a home straight through to the closing, REALTORS®…
$8,000 Down Payment
HUD has announced that it will allow lenders to use the $8,000 tax credit as a down payment on a home mortgage. This is a change from having to wait for your 2009 tax return. Another help forthat first…
NEW 1ST TIME HOME BUYER INCENTIVE COMING
First-time homebuyers could soon get even more of an incentive to buy a house this year according to officials at the U.S. Department for Housing and Urban Development. HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan said…
$8,000 Tax Credit soon to be use for down payment on FHA loans.
HUD Secretary Announces Monetization of Tax Credit at NAR Real Estate Summit press release May 12, 2009, 1:10 p.m. ESTWASHINGTON, DC, May 12, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Shaun Donovan, secretary of…
Use the (up to) $8,000 Tax Credit as a Downpayment
See http://www.thefinerpointes.com/tax-credit-down-payment/ at our blog.
Don't miss the boat!
With all the recent media about our current economic situation, I see and hear this negativity trickling (or maybe pouring) into the real estate market.  There is a flip-side to this, as there usually…
$8,000 tax credit as a downpayment
"Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, said that the Federal Housing Administration is going to permit its lenders to allow homeowners to use the $8,000 tax…
ATTN BUYERS! LOOKING FOR A NORTH PHOENIX FORECLOSURE? CHECK THIS OUT!
If you are a Buyer or Investor, times couldn't be better to buy a North Phoenix Foreclosure or Short Sale!  We have done extensive research in the Scottsdale and North Phoenix Foreclosure and Short Sale…
BRAND NEW HUD PROGRAM- TAX CREDIT FOR DOWNPAYMENT!!!
EFFECTIVE MAY 11, 2009 HUD ANNOUNCED IN MORTGAGEE LETTER 2009-15 THAT CAN USE FIRST TIME HOME BUYER TAX CREDITS FOR THE DOWN PAYMENT!HOW IT WORKS ACCORDING TO THE MORTGAGEE LETTER IS:. NO CASH BACK AT…
Brand NEW HUD PROGRAM-TAX CREDIT FOR DOWNPAYMENT!!!
EFFECTIVE MAY 11, 2009 HUD ANNOUNCED IN MORTGAGEE LETTER 2009-15 THAT CAN USE FIRST TIME HOME BUYER TAX CREDITS FOR THE DOWN PAYMENT!HOW IT WORKS ACCORDING TO THE MORTGAGEE LETTER IS:. NO CASH BACK AT…
FHA Buyers! Great News!
Use The Tax Credit As A Down Payment On Your Purchase! I prematurely scooped this a couple months back but it’s finally here and it’s great news for first time home buyers everywhere. The FHA has approved…
The lowdown on lowballing
What is low-balling and why do people do it? Low-balling can happen during any type of market but typically occurs more frequently in a Buyer’s market. A Buyer finds a home they would like to buy and…
Understanding the 2009 Homebuyer Tax Credit
For detailed information about the 2009 Homebuyer Tax Credit click on the link below:http://www.marealtor.com/content/Homebuyer_Tax_Credit.htmContact me with any questions you may have about these opportunities.Janet…
Top 5 Things to Consider when Looking at a Houses
Top 5 Things to Consider when Looking at a House in the  West Pasco Gulf Coast of Florida   by  West Pasco Gulf Coast of Florida Real Estate Expert  “Joe Ski” Joe Zajkowski   During the home…
Does Your Real Estate Agent Have What it Takes?
Originally posted on www.ciriosre.comBelow is an actual job posting from a brokerage whose stated goal is to “to provide Bay Area home buyers a unique and comprehensive resource for your home purchase…
$8000.00 Tax Credit For First Time Home Buyers
To qualify as a new home owner you must not have owned a home for the last three years. And you must also live in the new home for at least three years. What this means is that the house must be your primary…
How A Realtor Affects The Sale
Your Realtor can help negotiate. There are myriad negotiating factors, including but not limited to preice, financing, terms, date of posession and the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings…
Top 3 Foreclosures in Desert Mountain Scottsdale
The 3 best foreclosures in Desert Mountain on the market today are:$775,000 Fantastic Deal for large 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom, 3897 square feet on an impressive 1.9 ACRES! This is a GOLF VIEW home with…
Daily Interest Rates
CONVENTIONAL ( Loan amounts up to $417,000) 30 yr. Fixed – 4.500%    APR 4.720% with .125% discount 15 yr. Fixed – 4.375%    APR  4.595%   JUMBO (Loan amounts above $417,000) 30 yr. Fixed –…
Home Buyer Classes are filling up quickly
Those of you who are looking to buy a home soon using down payment assistance should know that the classes are filling up quickly.  If you're buying over the next six months, why not go to the DCA site…
Find Sold Home Prices Online
Will someone please tell Steve Brown that HomeProdigy might make him a happy man? I am a huge fan of Steve Brown at the Dallas Morning News.   I am not saying that I am a groupie, but if real estate…
First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
Just announced yesterday . . . The $8K first time home buyer tax credit can now be used as a down payment for certain home buyers.  More details coming soon!!There are many great deals on the market and…
$8000 1st Time Buyers Tax Credit
This last month has been quite busy here in the Boston real estate market as first-time buyers hustle to take advantage of the $8,000 home buyer tax credit and historically low interest rates. Did you…
6 Brightleaf Ct. Neely Farm Subdivision Simpsonville SC Real Estate Properties and Homes for Sale
6 Brightleaf Ct. Neely Farm Subdivision Simpsonville SC Real Estate Properties and Homes for Sale       4 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms    $244,900 Don't miss out on this beautiful open floor plan home,…
$8000 1st time home buyer credit-Use as Down Payment????
If you are thinking about buying a home, this is truly the best time to become a homeowner. With low prices, home buyer incentives and the 1st time home buyer credit, you have nothing to lose!This is some…
Burnt out
The prices in Evans are still out of wack.  I'll offer you 350K for a house listed at 450K, the offer will get rejected and I move on to the next house while that one will sit there for another year empty. …
Beware of Countrywide/Bank of America
If anyone's out there shopping for mortgage loans right now, watch out for Countrywide/Bank of America. The processors are at more than 200% capacity, customer service is non-existent once you lock in…
Great Buys in Alexandria, Virginia
There are some great buys in Alexandria, VA right now. There is a darling townhouse here in Old Town for under $400,000.  A great large detached home within Alexandria in good condition with an in ground…
Good News for First Time Home Buyers
from my blog:Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Tuesday May 12th, that the FHA is going to permit its lenders to allow home buyers to use the $8,000…
$8,000 Tax Credit as a Down Payment
$8,000 Tax Credit as a Down Payment The Federal Housing Administration is going to permit its lenders to allow home buyers to use the $8,000 tax credit as a down payment.From Shaun Donovan, secretary…
New FHA program-Tax Credit used for down payment
This from the Real estate summit... "We all want to enable FHA consumers to access the tax credit funds when they close on their home loans so that the cash can be used as a downpayment. So FHA will permit…
Wisconsin Home Buyer Website
The Wisconsin Association of Realtors has created a wonderful website that I encourage you to visit.  Whether you are a 1st Time Home Buyer,  or someone who has purchased many homes, you will find helpful…
Top 3 Brand New Homes in Desert Mountain Scottsdale AZ
There are many beautiful new homes listed in Desert Mountain. For those looking for a brand new home, there are three that I think are great homes. $5,500,000  This golf home is located in Desert Mountains…
Just Announced: You can now use the $8000 tax credit towards closing cost
Attention 1st time home buyers. It was just announced at the National Association of Realtors meetings in Washington, DC that you can now use the $8000 tax credit towards your closing cost. Imagine being…
FHA loan breaking news
HUD Secretary Donovan announces that the $8,000 tax credit may be used as a down payment.That's a big help for first time buyers that want to take advantage and of this buyer's market ,low interest rates…
FHA Lenders can now use $8,000 tax credit as down payment!
Most first time homebuyers are aware that the 2009 Housing Stimulus Bill permits the first time home buyer who purchases a home in the 2009 calendar year to deduct $8,000 (tax credit) or 10% of the purchase…
2009 First time home buyer credit
Below are the basics for the 2009 First time home buyer tax credit:Who Qualifies?First-time home buyers who purchase homes between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009.To qualify as a “first-time home…
$8,000 Tax Credit Can Be Used a a Down Payment
Good News!!Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, announced today at an address to several thousand REALTORS that the Federal Housing Administration is going…
New Florida Condos to be Sold at Absolute Auction
The Villas at LaCita Condominiums in Titusville, FL are offering 31 units to be sold at auction on May 30th. 12 of the 31 units will be offered as absolute auctions and will be sold regardless of price.…
$8,000 1st-time homebuyer tax credit can be applied to down payment on FHA loans
Yup, you heard that right. The FHA announced yesterday that it will allow qualifying home-buyers to monetize their tax credit by applying it directly to their down payment. While the primary recent attraction…
Ann Arbor Real Estate Buyers! READ THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE FHA ABOUT THE TAX CREDIT!
HUD Announces $8000 Tax Credit can be used as downpayment for Homebuyers News from NAR - Washington D.C. Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, said that the…
Great News for Greenville SC!!
Greenville SC is located attractively between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC.  Greenville is the right location at the right time.  The Greater Greenville area is one of the most affordable places to…
MIAMI, FLORIDA: HOUSING CRASH 50% OFF!!!!
There is a growing belief among financial experts that the recession is finally over.While watching "Good Morning America" yesterday Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab, said…
$8000 Tax Credit can be used as down payment!
Hey all you first time home buyers......NOW is the time to take some ation!  We just found out today that you can use the Tax Credit as your own payment.  All the details are not worked out yet, but…
Home Buyer Tax Credit Update
A breath of life for Home Buyer's seeking the American Dream. HUD Secretary announces that the $8,000 Tax Credit may be used as a Down Payment!!! Click here for more information - Home Buyer's Tax Credit…
Amazing News today - $8000 can be used as DOWN PAYMENT!
If you have not owned a home in the last 3 years you are considered a first time homebuyer.  If you have a credit score of at least 625 you are eligible for an $8000 tax credit....and today we found…
Open House Sunday
Come to Open House Sunday, May 17 at 74 Shady Knoll Drive. Listed at $1,225,000. Four Bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 half bath. 2.49 acres. I am hosting for selling agent. Please come and let me help you make an…
(Mississippi Buyers) Did you know????
8,000 Tax CREDIT for First Time Home Buyers who purchase before Dec. 1, 2009 The stimulus packege permits buyers who close on a home prior to December 1, 2009 to take up to $8,000 credit on your 2008 tax…
New Proposal by FHA - Use the $8000 Tax Credit for Down Payment
The FHA is close to allowing approved lenders the ability to fund short term loans to home buyers using the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit toward their down payment on a home.  This is seen as a huge…
$8000 Tax Credit May Be Used As Down Payment
The fed is now allowing the first time home buyers $8000 tax credit to be used as a down payment. So prices and interest rates haven't been lower in years and now the government is giving $8,000 without…
Home Buyer $8,000 Tax Credit Update
A breath of life for Home Buyer's seeking the American Dream. HUD Secretary announces that the $8,000 Tax Credit may be used as a Down Payment!!! Click here for more information - Home Buyer's Tax Credit…
Home Buyer $8,000 Tax Credit Update
A breath of life for Home Buyer's seeking the American Dream. HUD Secretary announces that the $8,000 Tax Credit may be used as a Down Payment!!! Click here for more information - Home Buyer's Tax Credit…
Home Buyer $8,000 Tax Credit Update
A breath of life for Home Buyer's seeking the American Dream. HUD Secretary announces that the $8,000 Tax Credit may be used as a Down Payment!!! Click here for more information - Home Buyer's Tax Credit…
Buyers Can Use Tax Credit For Down Payment
Secretary of Housing, Shaun Donovan reported on Tuesday that the Federal Housing Administration is working on a policy that will allow FHA approved lenders, HUD approved nonprofits and state and local…
Home Buying - Tips & Strategies For A Great Buy
A few tips on buying your next Portland Oregon Home....If you are a buyer shopping for a home now you will find some great buying opportunities this spring and summer. Positioning yourself to take advantage…
The bottom is...here! IMHO
Ok!  I am suffering from too many numbers, quotes and opinions.  Cap Rates, Cap and Trade, Carpet Tiles, Carbon and Tire Piles.   From Obama’s economic plan and Bush’s mistakes to Barney Franks…too…
What's Involved in the Home Buying Process?
Not a first time home buyer? That's okay. Even veteran home buyers forget the particulars when pursuing the purchase of a new home. You may need a refresher, or you may be a first-time home buyer who wants…
HUD - What is up their sleeve now?
Stay tuned for news on what HUD is considering to assist first time home buyers!!!!Lucy Puniwaipuniwai@gmail.com
St. George Utah Real Estate...Where are the Jumbo Loans
As someone who has been trying to refinance my home. I have found a limited availability of jumbo loans (more than $417,000) and unusually high interest rates for these products. There is no doubt in my…
Miami Market Watch: HUD Homes
HUD repo homes are 1 to 4 unit houses acquired by the government due to a foreclosure process on a mortgage insured by FHA. When the owner fails to pay the FHA-insured mortgage, the lender will then foreclose…
5 Factors That Decide Your Credit Score When Buying Passaic County Real Estate
If you are buying Passaic County real estate, you will want to know what your credit score is. Lenders look at your credit history, debt-to-income ratio and your credit score when qualifying you for…
Scottsdale Short Sales and Pre-Foreclosures
Work with a Certified Distressed Property Expert who has earned the CDPE designation; they have the process and experience to guide you and the Seller through a tedious and complex bank approval process.…
Frequently Asked Questions about Special Service Areas (SSAs)
What are Special Service Areas (SSAs)? Special Service Areas (SSAs) are becoming more prevalent in the suburbs of Chicago, and similar areas are popping up in the St. Louis Metro-East area. SSAs are special…
Sullivan's Island Real Estate -- Good Buy
Watch a short video on a home on Sullivan's Island that is one of my picks of the month. Your can search for real estate on Sullivans Island here. Call Bob with questions - 843-345-6074
Isle of Palms Homes -- Great Beachfront Buy
View a short video clip of an oceanfront home on Isle of Palms, that I think is one of the better buys in all of Charleston for ocean property.  You can find an Isle of Palms home here.
Daniel Island Park - Daniel Island, SC - BEST BUY
Daniel Island Park is the country club side of Daniel Island.  Watch a short video of one of the best buys in Daniel Island Park.  You can search for real estate on Daniel Island here.
For The Second Month In A Row, Foreclosures Are Concentrated In 3 States
For the second month in a row, the country’s foreclosure activity was dominated by a small number of states. As shown by the latest stats from RealtyTrac.com, more than half of the country’s foreclosure…
New construction
I have a several new construction sites in Butler.  The homes ae turn key with upgardes. The homes are starting at $555,000.  Builder is looking for offers.
State Home Buying Incentives You Can Bank On
Guest blog by Melanie G. RogersBy now you should have heard about the $8,000 federal tax credit for first time home buyers, including those who haven't owned a home in the last three years.Many states…
website for a listing in Oro Valley
My listing in Oro Valley is BEAUTIFUL!!! The seller did all the right stuff to breath amazing life into it. Redid the kitchen with alder wood cabinets, granite countertops and Jenn-Air stainless steel…
Use $8,000 Tax Credit for Downpayment?
DISCLAIMER!!!!! I haven’t really heard anything about this beyond the rather general announcement from the National Association of Realtors. Of course we’ll continue to monitor the situation and I’ll…
Georgia Home Buyers Get Another Tax Credit
On May 11, 2009 Governor Sonny Perdue signed House Bill 261 creating a Georgia Income Tax Credit for the purchase of a home. Credit is limited to eligible purchases made between June 1, 2009 and November…
Atlanta Real Estate's Top 20 Most Used Words
While we were integrating all the Atlanta listing data into Clickscape, we ran a report to see what listing description words were used with the most frequency. We were curious to see how much of Steven…
Free Downpayment for First-Time Homebuyers
First-time homebuyers soon could get even more incentive to buy a house this year, officials for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said Tuesday. HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan said the…
$8,000 TAX CREDIT – Soon To Be Available As A Down Payment – 5 – no, make that 6 – Things You Need To Know
While I normally refrain from cutting and pasting news into this post, the following news update from the National Association of Realtors “Realtor Magazine”, May 12, 2009, deserves to be posted in…
Internet Marketer Moving House
A really strong and fast internet connection is real imortant to me and I'm thinking of moving to Montana. Will I be OK?Internet Marketing Business Tips
Home of the Day: Time to go Green in Menlo Park?
Originally posted on www.ciriosre.com Address: 2001 Sharon Rd. Menlo Park, CA 94025 (from MLS) List Date: 4/16/09 Current List Price: $2,335,000 Original List Price: $2,335,000 Interesting Tidbits: *…
Manhattan Financial District Condos Get Deepest Price Cuts
Real-estate broker Ronnie Diamonde expected the three-bedroom apartment in New York’s Financial District, listed in August for $1.64 million and seen by 145 potential buyers, to sell in eight weeks.…
How to Buy a Forclosed Home
1. Finding one has become easier You don't need to show up at courthouse auctions or comb through legal filings. These days many banks sell foreclosed homes through real estate agents. To find listings,…
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