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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...
Posted Thursday, November 19, 2009 7:30 PM by John Rainville | 0 Comments

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...
Posted Tuesday, September 08, 2009 5:45 AM by John Rainville | 0 Comments

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...
Posted Tuesday, March 31, 2009 7:45 AM by John Rainville | 0 Comments

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...
Posted Monday, February 23, 2009 10:23 AM by John Rainville | 0 Comments

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...
Posted Wednesday, February 04, 2009 7:22 AM by John Rainville | 0 Comments

Let's congratulate these two fine young men

2 teens to receive Medal of Heroism Boys assisted man who collapsed while shoveling snow Saturday, January 31, 2009 BY ERICA DOLSON Of The Patriot-News When junior Matt McDonald walked through the halls of Cedar Cliff High School on Friday, he received Read More...
Posted Sunday, February 01, 2009 10:42 AM by John Rainville | 0 Comments

You could hear a pin drop...

You could have heard a pin drop... When in England , at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an example of "empire building" by George Bush. He answered by saying, Read More...
Posted Tuesday, January 06, 2009 8:11 PM by John Rainville | 0 Comments

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...
Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008 6:18 AM by John Rainville | 0 Comments

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...
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008 2:03 PM by John Rainville | 0 Comments

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...
Posted Friday, October 17, 2008 10:24 AM by John Rainville | 0 Comments

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...
Posted Friday, October 17, 2008 10:24 AM by John Rainville | 0 Comments

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...
Posted Wednesday, October 15, 2008 4:39 PM by John Rainville | 0 Comments

Do you have brusied, banged up, or totally messed up credit and want to buy a home?

Many of us anymore have credit that is not quite good enough now to get a mortgage, or at least not good enough to get the very best rate. Divorce, illnees, job loss, kids moving back in, bad luck and other life events may have marked up your credit and Read More...
Posted Tuesday, June 10, 2008 9:02 AM by John Rainville | 0 Comments

How tough is it to buy a home in the current market?

Good question, prospective home buyer! And the answer depends on so many things, but really focuses on: Credit Score Down Payment Credit Scores, your "mid" score needs to be 620 or better. What is a "mid" score? Well there are three Read More...
Posted Sunday, March 09, 2008 7:45 PM by John Rainville | 0 Comments

Veterans, Reservists, Activity Duty and Spouses We are Here to Help You GET A HOME!

5 Reasons to use a VA Home Loan Get up to $417,000 towards your home Buy a home with NO downpayment Lock in Historically Low Rates! Refinance to Lower Monthly Payments Get Cash for Purchases and Remodeling We have just completed a special Veterans Benefits Read More...
Posted Tuesday, March 04, 2008 2:50 PM by John Rainville | 0 Comments