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Don’t Miss Out on $8,000
Posted by Rachel on 09 22nd, 2009
There is a very important deadline fast approaching that every new home buyer needs to be aware of! The last day to buy AND CLOSE on a house in 2009 to receive the $8,000 tax credit is November 30th. The 1st Time Home Buyer Tax Credit was introduced...
A Home Buyer’s Timeline: Wha...
A Home Buyer’s Timeline: What Should Be Done and When.
Posted by Rachel on 03 31st, 2009
One of the most confusing things about a home buying is what you are supposed to do and when.  It can be difficult to pinpoint an exact timeframe for home buying since it can vary depending on the market and your present situation.  Generally,...
Why a Home Inspector can save ...
Why a Home Inspector can save you thousands.
Posted by Rachel on 03 5th, 2009
Home inspections are extremely important. A home inspection accomplishes two important goals. First, it gives you a chance to determine the condition of the house, its structural soundness, and the condition of its mechanical systems. Second, it...
What is an FHA Loan...
What is an FHA Loan
Posted by Rachel on 02 28th, 2009
In your journey to purchase a home, you may have heard the terms FHA and HUD. Confused as to what they mean? In 1965 the US Government formed the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), within HUD operates the Federal Housing Administration...
Budgeting and Homebuying...
Budgeting and Homebuying
Posted by Rachel on 02 27th, 2009
Budgeting is the single most important step to buying and keeping a home. Many Americans are at a financial edge that will drive them into foreclosure if a slight imbalance occurs. An overwhelming 43% of American households spend more than they earn...
recent from home buying Don’t Miss Out on $8,000
There is a very important deadline fast approaching that every new home buyer needs to be aware of! The last day to buy AND CLOSE on a house in 2009 to receive the $8,000 tax credit is November 30th. The 1st Time Home Buyer Tax Credit was introduced as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act...
recent from home financing What is an FHA Loan
In your journey to purchase a home, you may have heard the terms FHA and HUD. Confused as to what they mean? In 1965 the US Government formed the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), within HUD operates the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which has the primary responsibility for administering...
recent from home owners Georgia Homestead Exemption
Thank you again for your trust in me during your real estate transaction.  As you may already be aware, Georgia allows homeowners to claim a Homestead Exemption as a tax benefit that can amount to considerable annual savings. To qualify for the exemption, the homeowner must occupy the residence and...
recent from home selling How to Sell your Home in a Buyer’s Market Pt. 1
The experts agree, competitive pricing or pricing your home to sell is the best strategy in this current buyers market.  Trying to sell a home now can be quite a frustrating experience.   The current market is overstocked and the foreclosures can be serious competition.  Homeowners...
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