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2010
By: Washington Post Staff Writers David Cho, Neil Irwin and Dina ElBoghdady Monday, January 25, 2010 For more than a year, the government pulled out the stops to revive home buying by driving down mortgage rates. Now, whether the housing market is ready or not, the government is pulling out. The ...
01/30/2010
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You can't file for your $8,000 homebuyer tax credit (CNNMoney.com), Les Christie -- Did you purchase a home after Nov. 6? Don't expect your $8,000 homebuyer tax credit any time soon. Since Congress passed the tax credit last February as part of the stimulus program, more than 1.4 million buyers h...
01/27/2010
•1- Tax Credit to First-time Homebuyers and Qualified Move-up Buyers. Time is running out to take advantage of the tax credit for first-time homebuyers of up to $8,000. This free cash incentive is available for home purchases with accepted offer by April 30th and close by June 30th. Just one a...
01/26/2010
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From CNNMoney.com, by Tami Luhby -- It's going to be harder to get a government-backed mortgage from now on. Looking to shore up its weakening finances, the Federal Housing Administration is set to announce stricter standards on Wednesday. The agency, which insured nearly a third of new mortgages...
01/22/2010
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When you have a big gathering at your house, no matter where you try to set up the food and beverages, the crowd inevitably ends up gathering in your kitchen. The problem is you may not be proud of the kitchen you have. So what do you do? There are many different ways for you to take your existin...
01/20/2010
Doug Reynolds, a Sacramento Realtor, provides a detailed analysis of the local market. This month hitting on Short Sales leading the market in 2010 and 2011, the tax credit and FHA putting a hold on the 90 day Flip Rule. More information can be found at his website, www.BuyWithDoug.com, as well a...
01/19/2010
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FHA buyers had been restricted by what is called the "90 Day Flip Rule." In short, an FHA buyer cannot get into contract until the current owner, of a home for sale, has owned that property for at least 90 days. With the current Sacramento market, low inventory and many buyers, this "flip rule" ...
01/18/2010
Fair Oaks Cottage Home 6810 Palm Ave., Fair Oaks, CA 95628 View Map Perfect first home! This cottage, with its white picket fence, exudes charm and when the tulips and daffodils in the front yard bloom in the spring it will really shine. The energy efficient house has dual pane windows throughou...
01/15/2010
Sales rise for the year’s end, stability in sales prices An increase in home sales marks an end to Sacramento’s 2009 real estate market activity. In December, sales volume increased 14.5% with 1,648 units sold – 209 more than November. Bank-owned properties continue to make up a majority of ho...
01/15/2010
Now that winter has arrived, it’s important to take these four steps to improve your home’s energy efficiency— they’ll save you money and keep you warm, all season long. 1. Insulate Insulating areas such as attics, basements and crawlspaces can make your home more comfortable and lower your ene...
01/12/2010