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1. Review your current credit report for accuracy. Everyone is entitled to one free credit report per year from each of the three credit bureaus-Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. Get a copy of your credit report and look at it for accuracy. First, make sure that the information in your file is a...
11/16/2009
Clocks 'Fall Forward' for Homebuyers, as President Obama Signs Off on Extension of First-Time Homebuyers Tax CreditNovember 06, 2009: 11:52 AM ETPARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Following months of speculation and Congressional debate, President Obama today signed the "Worker, H...
11/06/2009
$8K tax credit - amount remains the same for first time home buyers Extension - will be for sales contracts entered into by April 30, 2010, and escrow closed in 60 days Homeowners included - $6.5K tax credit for existing home owners as long as they've been in their homes for 5 consecutive years i...
11/05/2009
Here is your basic definition of a short sale.  I have realized in recent months that most of my clients have no idea what a short sale is!  I have a great (but rather extensive document) that explains in detail exactly what a short sale is.  Knowledge is the king and I am finding that in my busi...
10/20/2009
 Pending home sales have increased for seven straight months, the longest in the series of the index which began in 2001, according to latest survey. The Pending Home Sales Index rose 6.4 percent to 103.8 from a reading of 97.6 in July, and is 12.4 percent above August 2008 when it was 92.4. The ...
10/17/2009
I was always under the impression that honesty is the best policy.  But what I am seeing in today's real estate market with respect to listings that just doesn't seem to be the case.  When I perform a comprehensive CMA for a client I go through great extremes to make sure the information I provid...
10/13/2009
Hidden away in the deep recesses of the federal government is a one-shot financing plan which will allow you to not only buy foreclosures but also to pay for repairs and upgrades.   The FHA's 203(k) program has been on the books for decades but over time it's been rarely used. That's changed rece...
10/06/2009
Home Buyer's Tax Credit Changes Possible  The first major change to the $8,000 home buyer's tax credit began moving through Congress the last week of September, giving hope to real estate and building groups pushing for extension of the entire program before it expires November 30, 2009. House Wa...
10/02/2009
Less than 90 days left to get your first time buyers tax credit.  Must close by November 30th!  Visit my website or give me a call on my cell at 847-977-7024 for details!!!
09/07/2009
Just when we thought we couldn't sell those condo's!  Wells-Fargo now has a 5% conventional loan plan for all those great condo's that are not FHA approved!  Now let's get that tax credit extended and things will continue to pick up! 
08/27/2009
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