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$7,500 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Explained
Submitted by Sam Cass  (bestcashcow.com)

As part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, the IRS authorizes a deduction of up to $7,500 for qualified first-time homebuyers. What does that mean? Read on for an explanation.

Article | Aug 18, 2008 | Views: 14342 | Comments: 25
Tags: housing tax credit

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Truth In Lending Update: The Federal Reserve Enacts New Mortgage Disclosure Regulations to Protect Consumers
Submitted by KarlaB27  (bestcashcow.com)

Provides potential borrowers with a brief primer on Truth In Lending Requirements and explains new regulations enacted to ensure that consumers are informed about loan related fees and costs.

Article | Aug 13, 2009 | Views: 372 | Comments: 2
Tags: real estate, regulation z, truth in lending, mdia, hoepa

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Dollar Savings Direct / Emigrant Starts to List Its Foreclosed Homes on Its Online Banking Site
Submitted by JRodgers  (bestcashcow.com)

I haven't seen this before. I suppose that it is a sign of the times.

Article | Aug 25, 2009 | Views: 137 | Comments: 0
Tags: dollar savings direct, emigrant direct

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Rent Versus Buy? New tool uses rent ratio to help you decide.
Submitted by Sol Nasisi  (bestcashcow.com)

A new tool from HeatMap.com combines rental and housing sales data to provide an indicator on whether it makes sense to rent or to buy.

Tools | Jun 11, 2008 | Views: 1155 | Comments: 1
Tags: rent ratio, heatmap

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Keeping It Real: Is Now the Right Time to Sell My Home?
Submitted by KarlaB27  (bestcashcow.com)

Advice to homeowners who are considering selling their homes in a strong buyers market.

Article | Aug 3, 2009 | Views: 171 | Comments: 0
Tags: real estate, home sale, sellers, selling tips, karla l bullock

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Seven Rules for Short Sale Shoppers
Submitted by KarlaB27  (bestcashcow.com)

Provides practical guidance for homebuyers or new investors who are in the market for short sale (preforeclosure) properties.

Article | Jul 21, 2009 | Views: 236 | Comments: 0
Tags: foreclosures, real estate, short sales, preforeclosures, real estate investors

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You and your Credit (So...do you want a divorce?)
Submitted by Keith A Campbell  (bestcashcow.com)

this article will go over some little known facts about your credit and ways some lenders or prospective employers view your report. Happy Investing

Series | Aug 12, 2009 | Views: 177 | Comments: 0

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Homebuyers $8000 Tax Credit Ends Soon - Buy Now
Submitted by Sam Cass  (bestcashcow.com)

The $8,000 homebuyer tax credit for first-time homebuyers is scheduled to end on December 1, 2009. Since it can easily take 90 days to close on a house, there is not much time if you are interested...

Article | Aug 31, 2009 | Views: 109 | Comments: 0
Tags: homebuyer tax credit, house credit

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Century 21 CEO Tom Kunz Discusses the Real Estate Market
Submitted by Sam Cass  (bestcashcow.com)

Century 21 CEO discusses the real estate market and of course he's not that gloomy. It's his job to keep the houses selling. He lists four factors that are key to homesales and points out that...

Videos | Nov 29, 2007 | Views: 1734 | Comments: 0
Tags: housing, housing bubble, housing market, tom kunz

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A Raw Deal
Submitted by Keith A Campbell  (bestcashcow.com)

Pick-a-payments, Liar Loans, Debt consolidations, are they really that good a deal. Maybe you should take a closer look. Happy Reading

Article | Aug 18, 2009 | Views: 94 | Comments: 0
Tags: consolidation, loan option, arm real, estate mortgage liar, loans stated, income debt

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Buy Freddie Mac Foreclosures and Get Major Financial Incentives, Free Warranty
Submitted by KarlaB27  (bestcashcow.com)

In an effort to reduce its foreclosure inventory, Freddic Mac offers closing help and home warranty.

Article | Jul 20, 2009 | Views: 223 | Comments: 0
Tags: foreclosures, real estate, freddie mac, closing assistance, home warranty, home mortgage

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15% of Homes Listed in Detroit are for sale under $20,000
Submitted by JRodgers  (www.dailyspeculations.com)

This is a fascinating statistic if it is true. I also agree with the point about average wage in Manhattan being a meaningless statistic.

Article | Sep 25, 2007 | Views: 766 | Comments: 2 
Tags: real estate, detroit, manhattan

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Homeowners Turning Into Reluctant Landlords
Submitted by Sam Cass  (bestcashcow.com)

Many homeowners, stuck with an underwater property that they can only sell for a loss are renting the property instead, hoping the price will rebound in a few years. Is this a good move? Probably...

Article | Sep 3, 2009 | Views: 96 | Comments: 0
Tags: landlords, property management, tenants

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The Revised $15,000 First Home Buyer Tax Credit
Submitted by andys2i  (www.savingtoinvest.com)

Another wide ranging item in the Obama administration's 2009 stimulus package, that has garnered as many questions and interest in the media, is the proposed $15,000 first-time home buyer (owner)...

Article | Feb 10, 2009 | Views: 629 | Comments: 0 
Tags: obama, real, estate, home, credit, tax, stimulus

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Captain Capitalism Blog Explans Mortgage Mess in Cartoon Form
Submitted by Sam Cass  (docs.google.com)

A Blogger calling himself Captain Capitalism has put together a short cartoon that explains the mortgage mess. From what I can tell he's an economics professor at a university in Minnesota.

Article | Feb 25, 2008 | Views: 1002 | Comments: 0 
Tags: subprime, housing bubble, mortgage mess



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