Archive for December, 2009

Tax credit for buying a home scheduled to end.

December 23rd, 2009 by admin


The first time homebuyer and the long-time resident tax credit is schedule to end on April 30, 2010.  Anyone not under contract to buy a house by this date will not be eligible for the up to $8,000 tax credit.  As long as a buyer is under contract by the April 30th date they will [...]

New construction increased during November

December 21st, 2009 by admin


New construction increased during November
 
November gains in permits and housing starts are encouraging news for homebuilders.  The Commerce Department reports permits up by 6% and housing starts up by 8.9% 
 
An increase in building of residential homes is a positive sign going into 2010 and the increase can be attributed to low mortgage rates and an [...]

Do you plan on selling your house in 2010?

December 19th, 2009 by admin


If you plan on selling your house in 2010 there are things you need to know that will help you accomplish your goal:
 
What do you need to know in order to sell your home?
 
You need to know…
 

The initial list price you choose is crucial.  Testing the market or having the attitude that you can always [...]

How much should we offer on the home?

December 12th, 2009 by admin


You have just viewed a home that you can see yourself living in.  The time has come to place an offer on a home in hopes that the seller will accept and you can move one step closer to owning your dream home.  The question now is, how much do you offer on the home?
 
The [...]