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Senate Approves Extension of Tax Credit Closing Deadline
The U.S. Senate has passed an amendment that would extend the closing deadline of the homebuyer tax credit by three months. Right now, qualifying homebuyers who were under contract by April 3oth have until June 3oth to close the deal. But because of the large volume of applications for lenders to process, concerns have begun [...]
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLB) Program Starts April 19, 2010 up to $7,500 in Grant Money for First-Time Home Buyers!
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta first-time home buyer program (FHP) will start on April 19, 2010. Through its FHP, the Bank will provide up to $7,500 in matching funds per eligible household for down payments and closing costs. The Bank has preliminarily allocated approximately $11 million dollars of funds for the 2010 FHP [...]
Beautiful NV Wynterhall in Perry Hall, MD.!
This NV Home features 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths, and 1 Half Bath. This property is a must see for $515,000. This home features luxury appointments throughout such as, a double door front entrance leading to a spacious 2 story foyer. There are columns throughout create an open floor plan.There is a gourmet kitchen with granite counters, [...]
Take the Stress Out of Homebuying!
Buying a home should be fun but it can be a little stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible.
1. Find a real estate agent who you connect with. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional [...]
8 Tips for Your Home Search
1. Research before you look- Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you’d be willing to spend each month for housing.
2. Be realistic- It’s OK to be picky, but don’t be unrealistic with your expectations. There’s no such thing as a perfect home. Use [...]
Some First-Time Home Buyers are Scrambling to Meet The Deadline for The $8,000 Tax Credit!
The $8,000 tax credit is a blessing formost first-time home buyers and could become a curse for the one’s that don’t make the deadline. Today is Oct. 26th, if a buyer doesn’t have a ratified contract in process the odds of a buyer making it to settlement by the Nov. 30th deadline is going to be very unlikely.
Many [...]
What is “Rescoring!”
If you have paid your bills on time but your credit report says you haven’t, your mortgage lender might be able to fix your report fast. Typically, the three credit bureaus each require at least 30 days to investigate and make changes to your credit report. But if you are in the process of applying [...]
Short Sales: When is Offer ‘Accepted’?
There has been some confusion about when a short sale offer is “accepted.” A short sale is a sale of a house in which the proceeds fall short of what the owner still owes on the mortgage. The owner will request that the lender (third party) agree to take less and forgive the rest of what [...]
Who is a First-Time Home Buyer?
“First-time home buyer” is defined by the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. The code specifies:
The term “first-time home buyer” means an individual and his or her spouse who have not owned a home during the 3- year period prior to purchase of a home with assistance under subchapter II of this chapter, except [...]
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Funds are Available up to $10,000 for First-Time Home Buyers!
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta funds are available with some participating lenders. Member Banks can access up to $1 million annually and distribute matching FHP awards up to $10,000 per household to eligible home buyers. The program is a 5 to 1 match. If a buyer puts $2,000 of their own funds in [...]
