Category Archives: Buyer's Market

When should you buy a house?

When should you buy a house?  With the extension and expansion of the recent tax credit for home buyers, buying a home anytime between now and April would make fiscal sense.  I have put together a report written by the … Continue reading

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Endurance: the ability to withstand hardship or adversity; especially the ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity.

This is how Webster’s dictionary defines endurance. Endurance is a word most buyers and sellers are familiar with in today’s real estate market. If a seller elects to overprice their home and go against the advice of an experienced agent, … Continue reading

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Tax Credit Extended!

The bill has become law and the tax credit for home buyers has been extended and expanded.  The links below give a detailed Q&A from the National Association of Realtors about the program.  Take a look and if you have other … Continue reading

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Tax Credit for Homebuyers Extended?

It appears that many people have called and congress may be listening.  They are currently debating an extension and possible expansion of the current Tax Credit for homebuyers.  The $8000 for first time buyer tax credit would continue as long … Continue reading

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Home Buyer Seminar

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Should you buy a Foreclosed Property or one that is sold at Short Sale?

I think this decision all comes down to two factors, time and money.  If you ask the average real estate agent, they will most likely tell you that a Short sale home will probably take at least 90 days to … Continue reading

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A Sprint to the End.

It’s about 67 days away from the expiration of the $8000 tax credit.  Have you found the perfect home yet, have you found a realtor.  The typically mortgage and purchase process usually takes between 30 and 45 days.  If you … Continue reading

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Competition in a Buyer’s Market

Buyer’s market can still be very competitive.  I think there might be a misunderstanding going around that people can wait forever in a buyers market to decide on a house to purchase.  If you think about it the buyer that … Continue reading

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