Home Buying 101 Archive


The Possible Impact and Real Cost of Extending the First–Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

Sunday, September 27th, 2009
RISMEDIA, September 28, 2009—A recent survey conducted by Zillow in conjunction with Harris Interactive asked prospective first-time homebuyers how an extension
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‘Real Deadline’ for First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit is Mid-October at the Latest

Sunday, September 27th, 2009
RISMEDIA, October 5, 2009—Those interested in taking advantage of the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit must realize that the much-publicized November 30th deadline is for the closing date (i.e., the day keys are officially handed over). However, the list of customary closing requirements- ranging from mortgage approvals and appraisals to home ...
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Appraisal Institute Applauds FHA for Removing Cap on Appraiser Fees

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
RISMEDIA, September 23, 2009—The Appraisal Institute, one of the nation’s largest organizations of real estate appraisers celebrated a significant victory
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Regional Spotlight: New Home Price Stability Emerges in California

Monday, September 21st, 2009
RISMEDIA, September 22, 2009—According to the John Burns Real Estate Consulting September survey of home builders, the housing market is stabilizing,
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July 2009 Data Shows Continued Improvement in Home Value Trends

Sunday, September 20th, 2009
RISMEDIA, September 21, 2009—Home values continued to show encouraging signs according to new data released in Zillow.com Real Estate Market Reports
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