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The Associated Press: House votes to expand homebuyer tax credit

First-time homebuyers have been getting tax credits of up to $8,000 since January as part of the economic stimulus package enacted earlier this year. But with the program scheduled to expire at the end of November, the House voted 403-12 Thursday to extend and expand the tax credit to include many buyers who already own homes. The Senate approved the measure Wednesday, and the White House said President Barack Obama would sign it Friday. 

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Seven New Rules for the First-Time Home Buyer

Too many people bought too much house for too many years. Yes, the financial system almost collapsed because mortgage bankers and brokers told lies about loan terms and loosened standards in dangerous ways, and investment bankers packaged those loans into bonds that were far more toxic than ratings agencies predicted.

But the roots of the mortgage contagion lie with all of us and our desire to own just a bit more house.

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 Tom Keyes
 
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Avoid These 10 Common Mistakes When Buying Property

Most of the mistakes made when purchasing a home often results in problems that are hard to rectify. To ensure that you don’t have to life with the consequences of your own bad judgment, look out for these common mistakes made when purchasing property. http://bit.ly/2kDwgy

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Foreclosures now selling three times as fast as short sales

Foreclosures now selling three times as fast as short sales http://bit.ly/4FEsE7

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Top 10 Red Flags for Homebuyers.

Top 10 Red Flags for Homebuyers. Sellers don’t always disclose the whole truth to potential homebuyers, especially if they’re eager to sell. http://bit.ly/MvJGx

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Top 10 Home Selling Mistakes That Can Cost You

Avoid these common slip ups to sell your home fast and for top dollar. http://bit.ly/3ooBnz

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Home Buying Assistance

Many Real Estate opportunities out there to know about besides the $8000 tax credit, contact me for more information! http://bit.ly/EHIOo

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Quick and Easy Kitchen Updates

A kitchen may be the hardest working room in the house — and runs the risk of looking overworked. Give it fresh appeal with these easy ideas. http://bit.ly/KhFWE

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Mini Staging Lesson 3

Mini Staging Lesson 3 posted to Diane’s blog. http://tinyurl.com/l9haoe

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Smart Homeowners Look To The Future

David Bach explains why now more than ever right now represents a golden opportunity to buy a home; especially for first time homebuyers. Remember, homeownership is still the single most important investment you can make in your lifetime. Watch the video

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