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We've Added FREE Weekly Webinars to Help You Buy, Sell Or Fix your Credit
We're excited to announce that we have added full free access to "Home Buyer University Webinars" to our visitors! You will find a growing library of workshops that you may view completely free of charge which will provide valuable information Read More...
Tax Credit Extended and Expanded!
Dear Friend, The U.S. Government recently extended and expanded the home buyer tax credit. The $8000 first-time home buyer credit that was scheduled to expire December 1st will continue in effect until April 30, 2010. In addition, begining December 1st, Read More...
Procrastinators get 2nd chance to buy a home and get up to $8000 from the Govt!
Here is a quick overview of the legislation: The tax credit is available for purchases before May 1, 2010. Prospective purchasers with binding contracts in place as of April 30, 2010 will be allowed an additional 60 days to complete the transaction. The Read More...
Time is Running Out to Get the $8000 First Time Buyer Money! Must BUY by October 15th!
Yes, it's sad but true the Governments $8000 stimulus plan is coming to an end! Don't be fooled that this may be exteneded---that is VERY doubtful! Many of you are calling and asking "why" I am saying it end October 15th as the pares Read More...
FREE REPORT----------How to Keep from Getting Ripped Off When you Buy a Short Sale
FREE REPORT How to Keep from Getting Ripped Off When you Buy a Short Sale By John Rainville, Broker, Realtor ® , CSP, RECS, LTRS Certified As banks foreclose on several homes in the area, buyers will find some amazing garage-sale priced homes; but Read More...
Walk in Closets are the cause of this Financial Situation---Seriously!
I have been pondering almost daily this great financial debacle that we have gotten ourselves into and how it happened. Now I understand Barry Obama likes to point the finger at the GOP or George Bush, but it started way before "W" became Number Read More...
Pending Homes Sales Rise --- Don't Lose Your $7500 from Fed's to Buy a home!
Pending Home Sales Rising... By: Dacia Turner Tuesday, February 03, 2009 8:15 PM According to National Association of REALTORS® pending home sales have significantly increased due to the affordability in the market right now. The Appointment Desk Read More...
5% Interest Rates! $7500 Tax Incentive! Lower Fico Scores for FHA Mortgages!
WOW! We are back in the low 5% range for mortgages! What a country! And if you are a first time buyer you will be able to suck up the $7500 Federal tax incentive and you only have to pay back $500 a year! Our one lender just told us that they are now Read More...
What's the deal with the $7500 Gov't Loan for Buying a Home?
HIGHLIGHTS First time home buyers who purchase a principle residence between 4-9-08 and 7-1-09 qualify for the tax credit. (it is retroactive for buyers who have already purchased.) The maximum credit is $7,500 or 10% of the purchase price if purchase Read More...
You're Invited!
To learn how you can buy a home in the current market or get in position to buy for the Spring. You recently visited one of our websites and inquired about buying real estate. We would like you to invite you to a FREE no obligation, private discussion Read More...
NAR recommends Congress pass new housing stimulus legislation
NAR recommends Congress pass new housing stimulus legislation that includes the following priorities: 1. Remove the requirement in the current law that first-time home buyers repay the $7,500 tax credit, and expand the tax credit to apply not only to Read More...
This is GOOD! NAR recommends Congress pass new housing stimulus legislation
NAR recommends Congress pass new housing stimulus legislation that includes the following priorities: 1. Remove the requirement in the current law that first-time home buyers repay the $7,500 tax credit, and expand the tax credit to apply not only to Read More...
3 Day Goin Outta Business Sale!
What? What's that you say? Every day I am asked by someone, "...when is the market gonna bottom out?". Well folks here's the deal, think of it as a 3 Day Goin Out Of Business Sale. Are you with me so far? What day would you want to go? Read More...
Can you get your credit "fixxed" so you can buy a home? YES! We can help...
WOW! Everyone seems to have problems on their credit report...mistakes, and other items that are just penalizing them and stopping them from buying a home! We now have a solid way that works to get your credit report cleaned up and you on your way to Read More...
It will take more CASH after September to get in a home if using...
FHA financing changes go into effect the last day of September! The downpayment requirement will go from 3% to 3.5%. AND the charity programs such as Nehemiah that let buyers get in with "100%" financing will be done also. SO if you are looking Read More...
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