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The First Time Buyer Credit is Extended and includes current owners!

November 7, 2009 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

Great News!  The $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit has been signed into law a few moments ago!  Instead of expiring on December 1st, 2009, it has been changed to June 30th, 2010!  You need to have a ratified contract in place by April 30th, 2010, and you have up to 60 days to [...]

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How the wrong Realtor will cost you $20,000!!!

August 17, 2009 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

The PG County “Down Payment on Your Dream” program, also known as the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) or Down Payment Closing Cost Assistance Program (DPCCA) is proving to be wildly popular. I get multiple calls each and every day regarding the program, and unfortunately not everybody found out about the program in time. I get [...]

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New real estate listing for sale in Waldorf, MD! $285,000

August 11, 2009 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

Check out or newest hot listing!  This home is located in Waldorf, MD and has more than 2,000 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths!  The back yard is completely fenced in, and practically everything is new!  New kitchen, new baths, new doors, new siding, new flooring, and the list goes on!  There’s also [...]

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$8,000 Tax Credit Can Be Used for Down Payment!

May 15, 2009 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

If you’re looking to buy your first home but can’t afford the down payment, there may be help out there! Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, said that the Federal Housing Administration is going to permit its lenders to allow homeowners to use the $8,000 tax credit as a [...]

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$8,000 incentive for first-time home buyers!

February 26, 2009 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

The federal government is really pushing home buying incentives right now! It was recently announced that first time home buyers would be eligible for an $8,000 tax credit if they purchased a home in 2009. How it Works: Any first-time home buyer who purchases a home between January 1, 2009 and November 30 , 2009 [...]

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New York Times says it's time for first time homebuyers to move!

December 10, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

The New York Times published an article Friday stating that now is the time for first time home-buyers to take advantage of the market.  It’s an interesting read, but the cliff notes version of it is that interest rates are below 5.5% right now, and it’s possible that they may be pushed down to as [...]

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Great News for Home Buyers!

December 3, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

Great news about the real estate market for home buyers!  Home loan rates have fallen by half a point in the last week!  This means that it is possible to get a home loan for less than 5.5%, which is great news for potential home buyers, and will hopefully increase sales, too!  If you’re in [...]

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An Elementary Lesson: Avoiding New Construction Fraud

October 13, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

There was an article in yesterday’s Washington Post about a possible homebuilding scam in Upper Marlboro, MD. It’s pathetic to see yet ANOTHER real estate scam being run in Maryland, but it underscores how important it is to do your homework when buying a home. Take the time to learn a little more about your [...]

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$7,500 Incentive Explained

October 8, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

    Sounds appealing right?  well, it’s sort of like that Tax Stimulus Plan from earlier this year, only it’s on steroids, and only good for folks that haven’t owned a home in the last three years.     Essentially, if you buy a home before June 30th, 2009, the government will give you up [...]

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How Much Are New Home Prices in Waldorf, MD Falling?

August 11, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment 

Anyone that’s looking to buy or sell a home in Waldorf or Charles County, MD needs to pay close attention to the current market trends.  Yes, we’re in a buyers market, and the media keeps talking about the gigantic drop that we have seen in home prices.  In Charles County, overall sales prices have fallen [...]

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