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Tax credit for buying a home scheduled to end.
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
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 [...]
Home builders are placing increased focus on servicing customer
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: [...]
Has there been an upturn in housing activity in your city?
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.
Consider the indoor air quality when building a home
EPA video discussing Indoor airPLUS homes being built for better indoor air quality, compared to typical new construction.
Washington State First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Video
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.
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.
FBI estimates $4-$6 billion in mortgage fraud losses
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. Listed [...]
Time is running out to take advantage of the first time homebuyer tax credit
Time is running out to take advantage of the first time homebuyer tax credit . First time homebuyers have until November 3oth to close on a home in order to take advantage of the up to $8,000 tax credit.
Pending home sales are up for the fifth consecutive month
The National Association of Realtors say pending home sales are up for the fifth consecutive month, something that has not happened in 6 years. Lower home prices and competitive interest rates are said to be a contributing factor to the uptick in home sales. Press release