Location, location, location Where you buy not only affects the home's current and future value, but it also affects your lifestyle. Your agent will be able to conduct a more targeted home search if you outline your preferences in neighborhoods and nearby amenities. Here's a checklist of items yo
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07/10/2009
Just a friendly reminder that Washington beefed up the stimulus plan passed last year. Two benefits for home buyers: •· The amount of the tax credit was increased from up to $7,500 to $8,000. •· The amount of the credit does not have to be repaid! To qualify for the credit indiv
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07/10/2009
Since Facebook announced the ability to have your own personal url for your Facebook Pages, there has been an amazing increase in Fan Pages. One awesome feature that has recently been released is the ability to add a Facebook Fanbox Widget. Like most new and cool things, I immediately had to tr
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07/10/2009
Creating your home wish list Before the home search begins, your real estate agent will want to know as much as possible about the features and amenities you desire. To help your agent better serve you, analyze what you want and what you need in a home's features and amenities. Features: Age: Do
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07/10/2009
Eight steps to buying your home1. Decide to buy. Although there are many good reasons for you to buy a home, wealth building ranks among the top of the list. We call home ownership the best "accidental investment" most people ever make. But, we believe when it is done right, home ownership become
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07/10/2009
1. HOW DO I KNOW IF I'M READY TO BUY A HOME? You can find out by asking yourself some questions: Do I have a steady source of income (usually a job)? Have I been employed on a regular basis for the last 2-3 years? Is my current income reliable? Do I have a good record of paying my bills?
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07/10/2009
Dallas Fort Worth Housing home sales fell almost 40% per Dallas Morning News this quarter from activity during this same time in 2008. New home sales are down 50% per a Residential Strategies analyst for the Dallas housing authorities. New home sales were up to 12,000 homes sold per quarter in
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07/09/2009