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Jackson Browne at the Asheville Civic Center

November 16th, 2009 8:42 am
Jackson Browne performed in Asheville, NC, where there is so much art, theater, and music. It's a great place to visit or relocate for all kinds of people, from young people to retirees.

Tax Breaks for Homeowners

November 14th, 2009 5:25 pm
Congratulations, you’ve just taken another step up the American-dream ladder and are a homeowner. Along with the joy of ownership, you now have some important new tax considerations. The good news is you can deduct many home-related expenses. These t

10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

November 14th, 2009 5:06 pm
For many people, buying their first home is a rite of passage and ownership in part of the American dream. And while many excited hours are spent planning interior color schemes, choosing new furniture and dreaming of moving day, many first-time buyers sp

Sources for Downpayment

November 14th, 2009 4:24 pm
While PMI or Private Mortgage Insurance has pretty much made the traditional 20% downpayment a thing of the past, buyers who contribute more to their downpayment benefit in the form of better terms and lower rates. First an explanation on Private Mortgage

Condo vs. Home

November 14th, 2009 4:15 pm
Looking for a place to call your own but without some of the traditional hassles of home ownership – like yard work? Then you may want to consider purchasing a condominium. Condos are popular for a number of reasons including amenities, size, locatio

Tips for Condo Buyers

November 14th, 2009 3:45 pm
Everyone knows there’s a big difference between renting an apartment and buying a home but not everyone realizes that buying a condo is significantly different from buying a single-family home. There are many good reasons to want to live in a condominiu

Searching for Short Sales, Foreclosures, or Bank-Owned Properties (REOs)

November 7th, 2009 11:33 am
Buying a short sale, foreclosure or bank-owned property (REO) is an appealing option for buyers looking for a deal, and those trying to stretch their dollars and get more home for their money. Searching for a short sale, foreclosure, or bank-owned propert

Tax credit for first time AND other buyers!

November 6th, 2009 12:50 pm
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
First Time Home Buyer tax credit is extended and expanded to include other buyers, and income limits increased.

Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended and Expanded

November 5th, 2009 4:21 pm
After the Senate gave final approval last night without a dissenting vote, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly this afternoon to pass legislation containing an extension and expansion of the homebuyer tax credit, completing Congressional act

Senate agrees to extend first-time buyer's tax credit

October 30th, 2009 5:08 pm
Categorized in: Tips for Buyers
Senators have agreed to extend the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit originally set to expire on November 30.

Has The Housing Market Hit Bottom?

October 29th, 2009 3:50 pm
Recent housing market reports are generating some incredibly positive headlines and prompting many to wonder, has the housing market hit bottom? Before we attempt to answer this complex question we should note that market bottoms, like market peaks, are n

Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended and Expanded!

October 29th, 2009 7:47 am
Starred by: 1 Member
Senators agreed Wednesday to extend a populartax credit for first-time homebuyers and to offer a reduced credit to some repeat buyers. The tax credit provides 10%, or up to $8,000 to first-time homebuyers but is set to expire November 30th, 2009.

September Housing Market Report | Columbus, OH

October 24th, 2009 11:43 am
Home sales increased over ten percent in September compared with last year. The 2,012 homes sold was 10.3 percent higher than September of last year and marks the first year over year increase in sales central Ohio has seen in over two years according to

You Say You Couldn't Use an Extra $8000?

October 20th, 2009 11:22 am
How do you qualify for the $8000 tax credit? Take a look here for all the information you need. Who wouldn't like an extra $8000 right now?

Mortgage Rates - 30-Year Fixed Under 5%

October 9th, 2009 5:53 pm
Long-term rates are rising today as 10-year Treasury suddenly rose pushing current mortgage interest rates