Home owners need to be aware that the next 4 months are prime time for selling their home. Why? The reason has to do with money, up to $8,000 in some cases. First time home buyers have a tax credit incentive available if they buy a home prior to April 30, 2010 and anyone who [...]
Rhode Island Housing is offering free classes to Rhode Island residence that provides educational information on buying a house. The Housing’s goal is in helping residents afford a “safe and healthy home“.
To this end free homebuyer classes are now available in January and February 2010 throughout the State. these classes are geared towards helping buyers understand the process [...]
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
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 [...]
J.D. Power and Associates reports home builders are placing increased focus on servicing their customers. the report notes that while there are less buyers, the customer service these buyers are receiving is higher than received last year from the nation’s home builders.
Factors that help determine customer satisfaction according to the report include:
Workmanship
Warranty
Service staff
Price
Sales staff
The overall [...]
Has there been an upturn in housing activity in your city? Have you noticed any changes in relation to real estate activity in your local market?
According to a press release from the Commerce Department housing permits and starts have increased which leads them to believe we are on the right path to recovery.
EPA video discussing Indoor airPLUS homes being built for better indoor air quality, compared to typical new construction.
Enjoy this informative and fun Washington State first time homebuyer tax credit video.
Purchase a HUD Home with FHA‐insured financing for low down payments in Ohio. Take a look at this HUD flyer for additional information. If you would like to speak to a real estate agent, contact me.
Even with all that has happened with the real estate market over the past few years, mortgage fraud is still an ongoing problem in this country. The FBI is involved with investigating mortgage fraud and has a mortgage fraud page set up that lists recent statistics pertaining to mortgage fraud in this country.
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