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First Time Home Buyers Checklist!
Time Home Buyers Check List Many times when the process is complete, first time home buyers look relieved but also amazed. They wonder how it all seemed to whirl by so quickly and how it ever happened that one moment they were saying “We should Read More...
When Is It Good To Refinance My Mortgage
People often wonder if they should refinance their mortgages when they start seeing newscasts that talk about the great buyer’s market and the falling mortgage rates. But does this mean you should immediately jump on the band wagon and refinance Read More...
Banks Paying Homeowners Up To $35,000 To Avoid Foreclosure! Call me to discuss your options! John Rainville (717) 554-7430
Print Back to story Banks Paying Homeowners to Avoid Foreclosures By Prashant Gopal - Feb 7, 2012 Banks, accelerating efforts to move troubled mortgages off their books, are offering as much as $35,000 or more in cash to delinquent homeowners to sell 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...
Who is eligible for the $8000 back from the Govt. if they buy a home?
This is right from the NAHB.com site and is the most easy to understand explanation of just "who" is going to qualify for this money! Frequently Asked Questions About the Home Buyer Tax Credit The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 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...