Really want the best Apples to Apples comparison to shop mortgages for your home? If so, follow the advice below as presented in these two scenarios. Customize the questions to suit your finances. Scenario #1 THINK: I want to spend the least amount of cash at Closing. ASK: “I want to know the best [...]
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Home Buyer’s Tax Credit: Extended and Expanded
New legislation, the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 extends and expands tax credits for buying a home. The new law extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 until April 30, 2010 – originally scheduled to expire November 30, 2009. The law also expands the credit to grant up [...]
Facing Foreclosure in Atlanta Georgia? You have options including a Short Sale
Facing foreclosure is not only a financial crisis for Atlanta homeowners, it is can also be an emotional crisis. So this is a time to take stock and examine your options with your Atlanta home.
So you want to become an Investor with Atlanta Foreclosures…
Although many competitors and 1st time home buyers are entering in the Atlanta real estate foreclosure market, making a profit in the business will depend on your ability to think of this as a business and not get emotionally attached to the Atlanta homes. Your success is dependent on your ability to look at the numbers and base your decisions on the potential profit. Don’t forget that there could be repairs or other expenses that may affect your profitability. It is important to approach the Atlanta Foreclosure market well researched to be successful.
Fannie Freddie Bailout Reviews
We all have heard about the Fannie-Freddie Bailout, but what does it mean?
Real Estate Homestead Idea
One of my favorite real estate bloggers is The Notorious R.O.B., not just because his blog name makes me smile, but because he is one of the most thorough writers and has a very keen mind for analysis. He covers everything from MLS to NAR and lots of commercial real estate topics. I recently read one of his genius ideas about making the Homestead Act updated for the 21st century. Here are Rob’s ideas:
Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008
UPDATE: Linda Dvorak commented at Agent Genius with some great clarifications of the nuances of the capital gains issue in this law. Please visit http://agentgenius.com/?p=3193#comment-16288 and read comment #41 for a great explanation. You can also visit Exeter for a detailed analysis. The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 was recently passed and it [...]