MORE INFORMATION ON THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) Courtesy of: STEVE COMBS, REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, MD FIRST COUNTY MORTGAGE 301-583-5140 (w) 301-672-8771(m) 301-583-5141(F) Steve.Combs@FirstCountyMortgage.com March 30, 2010 As you may have read the authority of the NATIONA
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03/30/2010
NEW FORECLOSURE HELP FOR HOME OWNERS REALTOR MAGAZINE Daily Real Estate News | March 26, 2010 | New Foreclosure Prevention Plan Announced President Obama is announcing an expansion of foreclosure-prevent tactics, including a plan to reduce principal balances and special aid for unemployed b
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03/26/2010
MARYLAND TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS HIRING AN UNEMPLOYED RESIDENT I just learned that MARYLAND is offering a $5000 TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS HIRING AN UNEMPLOYED RESIDENT!! Sorry, I don't have more information but I thought this was important. Let's hope that this is a program that employers can re
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03/25/2010
SHORT SALE ASSISTANCE HAFA, THE HOME AFFORDABLE FORECLOSURE ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM It's almost here. HAFA's effective dates are April 5, 2010 through December 31, 2012. HAFA, THE HOME AFFORDABLE FORECLOSURE ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM announced November 30, 2009, is a voluntary program to bring guideline
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03/24/2010
HOME BUYERS AND SELLERS SHOULD WORK WITH A REALTOR IN ST MARYS COUNTY MD 8 Reasons Why You Should Work With a REALTOR® Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATIO
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03/23/2010
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT AND BUY A HOME What You Can Do to Improve Your Credit Credit scores, along with your overall income and debt, are big factors in determining whether you'll qualify for a loan and what your loan terms will be. So, keep your credit score high by doing the following: 1. Ch
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03/23/2010
HOME BUYERS 100% FINANCING USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT HOME LOAN IN JEOPARDY IN ST MARYS COUNTY MD Be prepared if you are planning to buy a home and were hoping to use the 100% FINANCING USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT HOME LOAN. Notice was delivered from Washington DC on March 9, 2010 that funds for this pro
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03/19/2010
BUY A HOUSE NOW TAX CREDIT COUNTDOWN HOUSING TAX CREDIT EXPIRED EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN MILITARY MEMBERS First time home buyers remain eligible for up to an $8,000 credit. Income caps have been raised to $125,000 for individuals and $225,000 for couples filing jointly. The credit is also available t
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03/06/2010