Home Buying 101 Archive


Is the New Credit Score Model Helping Home Buyers?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
RISMEDIA, September 9, 2009—Credit Expert Eddie Johansson believes the improved FICO 08 credit scoring model will increase the credit scores of a significant segment of borrowers, but it's not helping home buyers. According to Johansson, president of Credit Security Group, a leading nationwide credit analysis and rescoring firm, that's because ...
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Regional Spotlight: Deadline Nears for First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit and State’s Down Payment Advance Loan Program

Monday, September 7th, 2009
RISMEDIA, September 8, 2009—The end is nearing for the first-time homebuyer tax credit. In order to qualify, homebuyers must close on or before midnight on November 30th of this year to qualify for the tax credit. The National Association of Realtors(R) estimates close to two million first-time buyers will have ...
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Today’s Manufactured Homes Naturally “Green” – Provide Less Waste, More Value

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
RISMEDIA, September 3, 2009—There is a “green” building revolution taking place, and manufactured housing is squarely in the forefront of this trend.
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Prudential Florida and Florida Home Finance Announce ‘Buyer Advantage’ Open House Tour

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
RISMEDIA, September 3, 2009—Prudential Florida Real Estate Services which includes Florida Home Finance Group, an affiliate of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
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ZipRealty Launches New Online ‘Seller Tools’ to Reveal Local Commission Rates and Active Buyer Volume

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
RISMEDIA, September 2, 2009—Homeowners looking to sell their homes can now quickly and easily get a snapshot of the current, local real estate sales commission rates in their area, as well as see the number of active buyers shopping for homes in their neighborhood, thanks to a new suite of ...
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Tax Breaks Beneficial for Buyers, Sellers and Owners

Saturday, August 29th, 2009
RISMEDIA, August 29, 2009-First-time homebuyers aren't the only ones to benefit from tax breaks. H&R Block urges homebuyers who are relocating for work or buying for other reasons to take advantage of incentives that can lower their tax bill. Plus, sellers should know how to report profits and losses to ...
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