Just the FHA Facts The federal government's decision to extend the 2009 Homebuyer Tax Credit is strong incentive for first-time homebuyers and move-up homebuyers to get off the fence and purchase a home. If that were not enough, new Federal Housing Administration (FHA) policy changes may push th
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01/29/2010
The Tampa housing market has been hit hard with a glut of foreclosed properties that have forced home prices to spiral downward, along with most areas in Florida and the rest of the nation. HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan has announced a temporary policy to ease FHA 90-day seasoning guidelines to fa
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01/22/2010
Is this the best real estate news of the day? FHA Seasoning goes away!?! Will the 90 Day Seasoning Requirement Waiver Help Improve Real Estate Sales? Effective 2/1/2010, the 90 day seasoning rule for FHA will be lifted. In an effort to stabilize home values and improve conditions in communities
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01/16/2010
First-time home buyers dominated the Tampa real estate market in 2009 and that trend is expected to continue into the first quarter of 2010. The 2009 First Time Home Buyer tax credit has been extended so that those with a binding contract on or before April 30, 2010, and closing before June 30,
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01/14/2010
Fannie Mae Relaxes Florida Condo Standards There was considerable movement for certain sectors of the real estate market in 2009. Thanks to the 2009 Home Buyer Tax Credit, many first-time homebuyers were able to purchase properties and enter the arena of homeownership. Additionally, internatio
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01/09/2010
