First Time Home Buyers qualify for a $7,500 Tax Credit(Married of Single) on the purchase of a home to be used as a principal residence. Buyer cannot have owned a residence in the past 3 years. Any property that qualifies for Mortgage Interest Deductability qualifies. Income limit.....$75,000 f
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07/28/2008
Over the weekend the Senate passed ground braking legislation aimed at helping troubled homeowners, adding confidence to the mortgage markets, and encouraging home buying by first time homebuyers. The same bill was passed by the House of Representatives last week (as described below) and the Pre
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07/28/2008
I would like to welcome back Kati Hatfield. Kati was with me for almost 2 years prior to leaving to try a new career. Kati has knowledge in all parts of real estate including working with buyers, sellers, bank reo properties and marketing. She will assist me in the office but will also help me
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07/21/2008
Your House As Seen By:Yourself...Your Buyer...Your Lender...Your Appraiser...Your County's Tax Assessor...
07/18/2008
Decisive moves from government agencies have helped the stocks of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rebound. The Fed and the Treasury Department on Sunday offered plans. The Treasury Department's package includes "foreclosure rescue to help strapped homeowners get new, more affordable government-backed
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07/17/2008
The Fed announced yesterday morning that it would tighten rules on lending to subprime and exotic loan borrowers. What does this mean for the real estate market? Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said, "Unfortunately, in the past few years, many mortgage loans were extended that were poorly underwritten
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07/09/2008
HUD has proposed yet another rule trying to eliminate charitable down payment assistance programs like AmeriDream! This action would prevent us from together providing annually over 200,000 qualified homebuyers across America the opportunity to own a home. Take action today and tell HUD the nega
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07/08/2008
Think a gallon of gas is expensive? This makes one think, and also puts things in perspective. Diet Snapple 16 oz $1.29 ........ $10.32 per gallon Lipton Ice Tea 16 oz $1.19 ...........$9.52 per gallon Gatorade 20 oz $1.59 ...... $10.17 per gallon Ocean Spray 16 oz $1.25 . $10.00 per gallon Brake
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07/07/2008
A little old lady answered a knock on the door one day, only to be confronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner. "Good morning," said the young man. "If I could take a couple of minutes of your time, I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleaners."
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07/07/2008
In the last few years I have noticed a decline in birthday cards and thank you cards. I don't think email is a good substitute. I have been using sendoutcards.com for the last 6 months. I love it! I am able to choose from hundreds of thank you cards, birthday and anniversary cards. I can even
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07/07/2008
