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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

August Market Report | Columbus, OH

September 24th, 2009 8:56 am
Columbus, Ohio Home sales, pricing and inventory remaining consistent. Average sales price increases slightly from July, down just 3.8 percent from ’08. Home sales dipped slightly in August while inventory, average sales prices and days on market all sh

Buying a Home in Central Ohio

September 16th, 2009 5:13 am
Homes are the culmination of living dreams, wishes, wants, needs and visions blending together. They are dwellings in which we find comfort in what is familiar; what we can call our own. When you choose a home, you choose a lifestyle, a house in a communi

Phoenix Real Estate Blog: Now May Be the Time to Buy – Here’s Why

September 11th, 2009 12:21 pm
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: now may be a great time to buy a house in Phoenix. Have home prices stopped falling, for good? Will they rise again soon? I can’t answer those questions, but I can offer two great reasons to buy now:

Should You Repair & Update Your Home to Sell? Or Sell "As Is"?

September 7th, 2009 9:43 am
Categorized in: Homes & Housing Market
Should you update and stage your home to sell, or part with it As Is? It all depends on your goals and abilities.

New Albany Ohio Real Estate | Sales Up Dramatically

September 5th, 2009 4:36 pm
Real estate sales in New Albany Ohio are up dramatically compared with a year ago. According to statistics found at Trulia.com the number of real estate sales in the New Albany area is up over 230%, a huge increase. The increase in sales is largely due