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Sitting on the fence?
Many experts are predicting a rise in inflation and consequently a rise in interest rates as a result of the government?s stimulus spending. The chart below demonstrates just how historically low interest rates are.Take a look at where rates were in the early eighties - the last time inflation skyrocketed. This is certainly food for thought [...]

Housing plan reaches 1 in 5 borrowers
After a slow start, the Obama administration’s mortgage relief program has reached one in five eligible homeowners, a government report says. More than 650,000 borrowers, or 20 percent of those eligible, have signed up for trials lasting up to five months, the Treasury Department says. The modifications reduce monthly payments to more affordable levels. Launched with great [...]

Breaking News - 1st Time Homebuyer $8,000 Tax Credit Extended? AND NEW $6,500 credit created!
Breaking News The U.S. Congress has approved a bill that extends and broadens tax credits that were set to expire this month. The bill extends the credit for contracts signed by April 30th and closing by June 30th.  Income limits are expanded to cover more affluent buyers; couples earning up to $225,000 and individuals earning up [...]

House, Senate Leaders Reach Agreement on Home Buyer Tax Credit
Senate leaders have announced that they have agreed to an extension of the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit through April 30. The popular credit, which has strong support from the Mortgage Bankers Association, is set to expire Nov. 30. The CR, which keeps the federal government running through Dec. 18, passed the House on a [...]

How new government regulations can impact your closing
Recently there have been a number of significant changes to federal laws, regulations and statutes as well as new legislation regarding the lending and real estate industries and real estate transactions. Each change affects homebuyers and sellers, but they all aim to standardize or further regulate the real estate and lending industries in order to [...]

Federal stimulus funds to buy and fix up foreclosed properties
State and local governments across the nation are gearing up to spend federal stimulus funds. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) birthed the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) that provides federal stimulus dollars to assist neighborhoods hardest hit by the home foreclosure crisis. The NSP falls under the umbrella of the American Recovery [...]

Back up your sump pump
If the sump pump in your home runs all the time, or if you find that it is needed to prevent water from seeping in following a storm, then it is critical that you have a pumping system that is capable of operating 24/7. At the very least, you should have a second pump on [...]

MREA Moment - VIDEO
MREA Moment with Gary Keller and Jay Papasan: The Lead Generation Model

This month in Real Estate - VIDEO
Video of current market trends and Real Estate news.

Increasing your homes appeal
Remember the 60-second rule: That’s all the time you have to create a winning first impression. Here are some simple to significant ways to maximize your home’s appeal.Exterior Keep the grass cut and remove all yard clutter. Weed and apply fresh mulch to flower beds. Apply fresh paint to wooden fences. Tighten and clean all door handles. Clean windows inside [...]