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18.5 Billion Reasons to Make the Home Buyer Tax Credit Work
RISMEDIA, January 4, 2010—As part of the government’s high price-tag efforts to rejuvenate the flailing American economy, on November 6, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law an expansion and extension of the home buyer tax credit.
With housing at the center of the country’s economic engine, extending the lifeline a little further for a little longer is being hailed as a significant measure
For Your Clients – Real Estate Misconceptions Debunked
RISMEDIA, Nov. 13, 2008-Buying and selling residential real estate can be complex and confusing, particularly amid a process rife with misconception. To dispel common real estate myths, Robert Jenson, CEO of The Jenson Group at RE/MAX CENTRAL, offers some "truths" to help real estate consumers better navigate the home buying ...
HUD Issues New Mortgage Rules to Help Consumers Shop for Lower Cost Home Loans
RISMEDIA, Nov. 13, 2008-For the first time in more than 30 years, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued long-anticipated mortgage reforms that will help consumers to shop for the lowest cost mortgage and avoid costly and potentially harmful loan offers. HUD will require, for the first time ...
Buy a New or Gently Used Home? It’s a Question of Budget and Lifestyle
Home-selling Strategies by Chris Kaucnik ...
A Wall Street Alternative: 5 Timely Reasons to Invest in Vacation Property
RISMEDIA, Oct. 27, 2008-The stock market is down, and if you're like most people, your level of investing confidence has dropped as well. Yes, only those with nerves of steel feel good about playing the market right now. And if you're not one of those hearty souls, you're at a ...
Jordan Baris to Sponsor Free Home Buyer’s Seminar
RISMEDIA, Oct. 24, 2008-Realtors, lawyers, CPAs, home inspectors and mortgage consultants will be on hand to provide free advice at an informational seminar sponsored by Jordan Baris Inc., Realtors. The event, "Real Estate 2008: Buying Opportunities in Today's Market" is open to the public and will be held at 6:30 ...
7 Tips to Navigate the Real Estate Market for Investors
RISMEDIA, Oct. 22, 2008-Throughout our nation's history, investing in real estate has been one of the fastest ways to build wealth, but news headlines on the subprime lending crisis and lingering "For Sale" signs on neighborhood lawns indicates that this once tried-and-true investing method indicates a down real estate market. ...
Where We Are in the Current Real Estate Cycle and What It Means
RISMEDIA, Oct. 22, 2008-Real estate has been in the news just about every day as housing prices have fallen in many areas. There are all kinds of opinions about what's going on and where this is all heading. But these opinions are just guesses and do not take every piece ...
The Nuts & Bolts of Real Estate Disclosure – for Buyers and Sellers
RISMEDIA, Oct. 9, 2008-When in doubt with respect to real estate for sale, disclose. Is the home repaired from prior water damage? Has there ever been a termite infestation? No matter what the issue, disclose it! Not doing so when you should have can have serious consequences. ...
