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Home Buyer Tax Credit
The first time home buyer tax credit is expiring again s0on. As it stands today (hopefully it gets extended..) one must be in contract by April 30, 2010 and have closed escrow by June 30 2010. First time home buyers are eligible for up to $8000 and Sellers Read More...

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Fixer Upper Loans 203(k)
The 203(k) loan is a HUD/FHA-guranteed loan that provides funds for the purchase and renvation of a home. A 3.5% down payment is required with loan limits from $271,000 to $729,750 for 15 or 30 year mortgages. Here is an example of how it may work on Read More...

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Tax Carryback Rules
If you incurred a loss in your business in 2008 or 2009 and that loos results in overall negative income on your form 1040 or C coorporation tax return, the 2009 tax law provides an opportunity for you to carry back your 2008 and 2009 losses for up to Read More...

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Big Rebound in Existing-Home Sales Shows First-Time Buyer Momentum
RISMEDIA, October 26, 2009—Existing-home sales bounced back strongly in September with first-time buyers driving much of the activity, marking five gains in the past six months, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Existing-home Read More...

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Vote on homebuyer tax credit could come soon
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59% of Home Buyers Rely on Low Down-Payment Government Mortgages
RISMEDIA, October 21, 2009—The new home market is cooling down and government intervention has been a key driver to new home sales, according to a recent monthly survey of home builders, just released by John Burns Real Estate Consulting. In addition Read More...

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First Time Home Buyer Tips
Tips for the first time home buyer starting their search today: -Searching – Search While You Sleep – Since 87% of all buyers start online, you probably will too. On Realtor.com it’s easy to sign up for email alerts and create personal Read More...

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New Credit Card Act
15 Billion in Credit Card Fees Charged! …and the New “Credit Card Act” Market Issues by Jeff Mandel and Marlin Brandt Print Article RISMEDIA, October 5, 2009—In the last year, have you experienced a credit card interest rate increase, Read More...

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Gardnerville Ranchos 1st Quarter Statistics
Gardnerville Ranchos Listing-Sales Statistics 1st Quarter 2009 Note 75.56% of listed homes SOLD... Average Sale Price Sold $177,802 These fabulous numbers are indicative of the $8000 first time home buyer incentive, an inventory of bank owned homes and Read More...

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