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The Gallup Organization released a report this week summarizing the results of a survey they conducted in early April (video report).One of the survey questions asked of the American public was “For people in general, do you think now is ...

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No water in the swimming pool? No loan!” says FHA

This transaction is in the final stages and the seller is Freddie Mac (bank owned single family detached house). All inspections have been completed, appraised value is in, and by all appearances, we were good to go ~ until we received a letter...

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No water in the swimming pool? No loan!” says FHA

This transaction is in the final stages and the seller is Freddie Mac (bank owned single family detached house). All inspections have been completed, appraised value is in, and by all appearances, we were good to go ~ until we received a letter...

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$8000 can be used as DOWN PAYMENT!

If you have not owned a home in the last 3 years you are considered a first time homebuyer. If you have a credit score of at least 625 you are eligible for an $8000 tax credit….and today we found out that it gets even better! The tax cre...

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We hear a lot of talk about staging…

Q. It seems very expensive, how much should we invest to get our home ready to sell? A. You’re right! We never recommend over-investing on the pre-sale repairs or improvements. New Stone flooring might really add drama to your home, but ...

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First Quarter Housing Market Report

Encouraged by record low levels in interest rates and continued decline in home prices, motivated home buyers helped the statewide sales improved for the fifth consecutive quarter since bottoming out in the fourth quarter of 2007. Sales of...

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Housing Stimulus Laws for 2009

AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT The major housing stimulus provisions of the Recovery Act are, among other things, the first-time homebuyer tax credit and the increase in FHA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac loan limits. Although the pr...

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