Buying a Home

House vs Townhome vs Condo – Historical Market Overview

NOTE: see Months Supply of Inventory by property type in monthly Market Updates for current comparative information When I start to work with first-time home buyers I am frequently asked whether...
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First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit – 2009 Highlights

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 includes several provisions benefiting home buyers and home owners. Here is a summary of those highlights. 2009 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Tax credit of...
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I found a home I like online…now what???

With 87% of all buyers and 94% of buyers aged 25-44 using the Internet to search for homes it is highly likely that you could find a home you like while you are searching...
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How much difference does interest rate make in my monthly payments & the price home I can afford?

Lately I have had people asking me about home prices and interest rates…how much impact does interest rate actually have on the price home you can afford to buy? Does...
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2009 Stimulus Package

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into law on Tuesday by President Obama.  The package will give some tax credits, direct aid and discretionary spending projects....
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Homebuyer tax credit won’t have to be repaid

Although the $15,000 homebuyer tax credit for all buyers passed by the Senate on Tuesday was scaled back as part of a compromise in the economic stimulus package headed for...
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Where did buyers find the home they purchased?

I don't think it comes as any suprise that the Internet has become a primary information source for people buying a home. In fact, 87% of all home buyers and...
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Buying your first home…

This can be a really exciting and scary time!  I still remember walking out of our closing on our first home many years ago – we got in the car...
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