Tax credit still available for qualified military homebuyers in Rhode Island.

On February 16, 2011, in Tips And Advice, by Lynda Mckenzie

    Back in November of 2009, President Obama signed into law the the Worker, Home Ownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009.  Included in this law was a special provision for qualified service members, members of the Foreign Service of the U.S., or an employee of the intelligence community.  Also included are military members on official extended [...]

New Jersey Homebuyer Tax Credit Deadline Approaching

On April 21, 2010, in Uncategorized, by Gerald Santoro

An eligible New Jersey homebuyer may request from the IRS a tax credit of up to $8,000 or 10% of the purchase price for a home for First Time Home Buyers or up to $6500 for repeat buyers.

The Clock is Ticking for Virginia FHA Homebuyers!

On March 25, 2010, in Mortgage Rates, Tips And Advice, by Cynthia Small

You’ve heard the expression “Once in a Blue Moon”.  The definition means “very rarely; infrequently,Never” according to Wiktionary.  You get the idea…a very rare event!  What does that mean to Virginia FHA homebuyers? Virginia FHA homebuyers have been experiencing that “Once in a Blue Moon” convergence of ideal circumstances when it comes to buying a [...]

Rhode Islanders Have Less than 50 Days To Take Advantage Of The 2010 Home Buyer Tax Credit.

On March 15, 2010, in Tips And Advice, by Lynda Mckenzie

Time is running out for Rhode Island Home Buyers to take advantage of the 2010 Tax Credit.

$8000 California First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Expires in 50 Days

On March 11, 2010, in Uncategorized, by Jonas Kruckeberg

Only 50 days remain for a California home buyer to obtain a purchase contract to qualify for the $8000 tax credit. Mark your calendars for April 30th, 2010 as the last day to have your offer accepted on a home. You would then have 60 days to complete the transaction, June 30th, 2010, to remain [...]

Tax Credit Expiration and Even More Important Dates for Home Buyers in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania!

On March 10, 2010, in Tips And Advice, by Jason Klaskin

As most of you know, all buyers must have a fully executed agreement of sale on a property by April 30, 2010 and close by June 30,2010 to be eligible for either of the tax credits. These dates are extremely important but there are a few other pending changes that are creating an even greater sense of urgency for people looking to buy homes right now.

$8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit available in Rhode Island, but time is running out!

On March 2, 2010, in Tips And Advice, by Lynda Mckenzie

First-time home buyers looking to purchase a home in Rhode Island, are eligible for up to 10% of the home’s purchase price, up to the maximum $8,000 tax credit just for buying a home. The latest stimulus package signed by President Obama makes these credits available to first-time home buyers on homes purchased between January [...]

Low Mortgage Rates and Low Home Prices Drive Sales in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties

On January 25, 2010, in Mortgage Programs, Mortgage Rates, Tips And Advice, by Jim Sahnger

South Florida Home Sales Jump Led by Miami-Dade Single family home and condominium sales were up across the board as all of South Florida beat the national numbers reported the National Association of Realtors today in terms of percentage increase in units sold for the month of December on a year over year basis. Media [...]

Maryland FHA Changes As Of April 5th 2010

On January 21, 2010, in Mortgage Programs, Mortgage Rates, Refinance Process, Tips And Advice, by Bill Sohan

Maryland is changing it’s FHA guidelines on April 5th 2010. and here are 3 important changes you need to know about. The new Maryland FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium (UFMIP) will be 2.25% for all purchase and refinance loans up from 1.75% Maryland FHA seller contributions will be cut in ½. You will be limited to a [...]

SHOP (Springfield Home Ownership Program) Out of Funds for FY

On January 8, 2010, in Tips And Advice, by Fred Chamberlin

Jodi Peterson, Management Analyst, Springfield Community Development and Housing, announced today that the Springfield Home Ownership Program (SHOP) is out of funds until July 1, 2010. The SHOP program provides down payment and closing cost assistance to low to moderate income borrowers for the purchase of their first home in Springfield Oregon. More about the program is available here.