Federal Home Buyer Tax Credit--Don't Miss Out!

Click here for details on how you can take advantage of the Home Buyer Tax Credit that has been extended through June 2010 and expanded to include people with higher incomes and some who want to trade up into new homes. If you have specific questions or would like more details, we invite you to contact our Mortgage Department or any one of our professional Sales Associates for assistance.

Home Sales Surge in Markets across the Country

RISMEDIA, December 28, 2009—(MCT)—November 2009 was a positive month for the real estate industry as home sales surged in a majority of markets across the country. Spurred by low prices and the extended and expanded home buyer tax credit, home sales were up in Las Vegas, Nevada; Ohio, the Midwest; and upstate New York, according to reports late last week. While other reports point to sales being down in California, home prices nationally were up—causing for a wave of optimism to be felt throughout the industry.
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Has the Housing Industry Hit Bottom? As Demand Disappears, Builders Say 2009 Marks Housing’s Bottom

RISMEDIA, December 18, 2009—Despite significantly lower traffic and sales this month, Southern California retained pricing strength and the majority of surveyed builders expect revenues to increase in 2010, according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting’s December survey of home builders.
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Your KEY to Home Ownership is Here!

Click here for details on how you can take advantage of the Home Buyer Tax Credit that has been extended through June 2010 and expanded to include people with higher incomes and some who want to trade up into new homes. Learn everything you need to know about the tax credit including: What types of homes will qualify? Who is eligible to claim the tax credit? What is the amount of the tax credit? If you have a unique situation and more specific questions, we encourage you to contact our Mortgage Department or any one of our professional Sales Associates for assistance.

Rates on 30-year Mortgages Set New Record Low

U.S. mortgage rates dropped to a record low, smashing through a previous record set earlier this year, a closely watched mortgage survey showed Thursday. The lowest mortgage rates in decades and high affordability have also helped the hard-hit housing market find some footing this year after a three-year slump.
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Source: www.cnbc.com