Property SearchThis month we discuss:
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Congress extends and expands the home buyer credit,
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how much the credit is,
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which first time homebuyer and repeat hoembuyers may qualify, and
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increases to the income caps, offer and purchase deadlines, and active military extensions.
November 2009 "This Month in Real Estate"
This month we discuss:
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mortgage rates inch up to 5%, yet still near historic lows, and
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the important of home staging (with tips for Sellers).
October 2009 "This Month in Real Estate"
This month we discuss:
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federal reserve reports $2 trillion in homeowner equity restored due to rise in home values, and
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effect of distressed sales (short sales and foreclosures) on the real estate market.
September 2009 "This Month in Real Estate"
This month we discuss:
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facts and stats: existing home sales rebound,
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mortgage rates still near historic lows,
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what to expect when buying your first home, and
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strategies to come up with a downpayment.
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August 2009 "This Month in Real Estate"
This month we discuss:
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facts and stats: great mortgage rates and affordability index
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how to pay less interest over the course of your mortgage, and
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credit score tips.
July 2009 "This Month in Real Estate"
This month we discuss:
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facts and stats: home sales and prices rise through summer,
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Seller tips to market to first-time homebuyers, and
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removing buyer objections.
June 2009 "This Month in Real Estate"
This month we discuss:
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mortgage rates take a step up but remain low,
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buyer downpayment requirements, and
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first-time homebuyer credit.
Special Tax Credit Edition 2009 "This Month in Real Estate"
This month we discuss:
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who qualifies for the homebuyer tax credit of 2009,
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how much is the tax credit, and
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how to take advantage of the tax credit
May 2009 "This Month in Real Estate"
This month we discuss:
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facts,
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stats, and
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the first-time-homebuyer tax credit.
April 2009 "This Month in Real Estate"
This month we discuss:
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recent increase in home sales,
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the 2009 homebuyer tax credit,
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"bad news" that helps homebuyers, and
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buyer opportunity in foreclosure sales
March 2009 "This Month in Real Estate"
This month we discuss:
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the new 2009 new homebuyer tax credit, and
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homeseller pricing strategy in a buyer's market
February 2009 "This Month in Real Estate"
This month we discuss:
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home sales increase in specific states, and
- the great variety of mortgage programs available, even in today's market.
January 2009 "This Month in Real Estate"
This month we discuss:
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mortgage interest rates reach a historic low,
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reasons to sell and NOT to sell in a buyer's market, and
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options for homeowners who want to refinance or are having problems with mortgage payments.
December 2008 "This Month in Real Estate"
This month we discuss:
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housing affordability improves,
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mortgage rates decrease by the largest amount in 27 years, and
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"Smart Money Market" - why now is a great time to buy or invest.
November 2008 "This Month in Real Estate"
This month we discuss:
- it's a buyer's market, but for how much longer?,
- tips for buyers and sellers in the current market, and
- the dangers of trying to time the market.
October 2008 "This Month in Real Estate"
This month we discuss:
- housing affordability improves, and
- government Fannie/Freddie takeover and what that means to homebuyers and investors.
