Homeowners can still arrive at a reasonably accurate real estate appraisal even in these uncertain times.
Kate Murphy, a New York Times columnist, has written a very interesting article about how critical pricing is to the sale of your home during this challenging market. Read more.......Getting Serious about Your House and the Market
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The Federal Reserve Wednesday voted to keep its key federal funds rate at 0 to 0.25 percent, even though “economic activity has continued to pick up.” The U.S. central bank indicated that it does not plan to raise the rate any time soon.
“Although economic activity is likely to remain weak for a time, the committee anticipates that policy actions to stabilize financial markets ...
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Sheri Anderson
on 11/13/2009
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The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to extend and expand the popular first-time homebuyer tax credit. The measure cleared the chamber with a vote of 98 to 0.
It now goes to the House of Representatives for approval. According to a statement from House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-Maryland), it will be brought “to the House floor for a vote as early as tomorrow [Thursday].”
The bill ...
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Sheri Anderson
on 11/13/2009
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NAR Frequently Asked Questions Homebuyer Tax Credit ChangesNational Association of REALTORS® Government Affairs Division500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington DC, 20001
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions on the changes to the Homebuyer Tax CreditQuestion: Existing homeowner credit: Must the new house cost more than the old house?Answer: No. Thus, for example, individuals who move ...
10 Affordable Home Redos
Sellers don't have to spend a lot on updates. Realtor Magazine online recently carried an article highlighting 10 great ideas in a simple to use slideshow. These 10 reasonably-priced projects will help get a house noticed. It's easy to view and easy to do!
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Senate Extends Homebuyer Tax Credit, Includes Repeat Buyers Updated: 10/29/2009 10:23 AM KSTP.com WASHINGTON (AP) - Senators agreed Wednesday to extend a popular tax credit for first-time homebuyers and to offer a reduced credit to some repeat buyers. The tax credit provides up to $8,000 to first-time homebuyers but is set to expire at the end of November. The Commerce Department said Wednesday that ...