First-time home buyers (FTHBs) have been getting tax credits of up to $8,000 since January as part of the economic stimulus package. But with that housing program scheduled to expire at the end of November, the House voted to extend it into the spring - and to expand it to many people who already own [...]
Looks like we’ve been investing our “talents” wisely in the economy. Here is an article, “Last Week in the News”, contributed by Indoo Kapoor, Loan Officer Prospect Mortgage, 469-363-6092
Existing home sales rose 9.4% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.57 million units from 5.1 million units in August. The increase was largely [...]
By admin | October 14, 2009
As the first-time homebuyer tax credit is set to expire on Nov. 30, 2009, government officials are considering ways to extend the $8,000 tax credit to many military personnel, if not to all first-time home buyers.
Until recently, commercial loans were pretty tough to come by. But I am happy to say, that now I am receiving emails looking for projects to lend on. That is certainly a sign of us pulling out of this recession. While job losses lag a recession econcomy by 6-8 months (meaning job losses continue for 6-8 [...]
We are starting to see an increase in activity in the Flower Mound real estate market. More listings, more sales on the residential side and more leases on the commercial side. Loans are still hard to come by and take longer to process, but we are seeing more activity and that’s a great start to [...]
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This information is from the First American Home Buyers Protection Corporation’s website and you can find them on the Internet at www.firstam.com/warranty .
You’ll be seeing posts from their Area Manager, Julie Stokes, with helpful hints and ideas. You can reach her at jstokes@firstam.com or 800-698-0422, ext. 6786, if you have questions about the benefits of a home buyers [...]
We all seem to forget these little energy saving pointers, until the cold air is blowing through the cracks in doors and from our electrical outlets.
During the cold winter months, homeowners across the country find it necessary to turn on their heaters to keep warm. You can save energy when heating your home by taking [...]