Michael Murdock's (michaelm27) Blog

Those wanting to take advantage of the First time Home Buyer Tax Credit had better hurry. The property must be closed by the end of November. some lenders are taking advantage of allowing clients to use the credit as part of closing or down payments. The credit is available for all types of finan...

The Federal Government has Set forth a $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers. This is a tax credit not just an adjustment to you income. If you have a tax return where you owe money for 2009, that amount will be deducted from the $8000 tax credit. The thing most lenders and REALTORS® are no...

The East Texas summer is almost upon us. We are in the ever so common weather pattern of 95 plus degree days with no rain in sight. This time of year, we are dominated by predominately south winds. The hot weather puts a strain on air conditioners and everything outdoors. In Canton, it does put a...

Your REALTOR® is a wealth of information and protection for your real estate transaction. Some people complain about "how much REALTORS® make". When you have done a transaction on your own from an owner finance or a By owner you take the risk of the transaction coming back in the future to make y...

The local market is beginning to come back with a vengeance. We are seeing buyers with cash and sellers beginning to see sales come their way. Lenders are still being a bit of a challenge but we have a avenue for 100% financing through USDA. Your home buying money will have a lot of "bang for you...