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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Foreclosures are a great opportunity to get a home at a bargain price in Southern Maryland. Home buyers need to be wary, however, because there are several easy to miss pitfalls and risks associated with buying a foreclosure.
1. Condition Dictates Value
This means that the condition of the home will affect what the home actually [...]
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A common complaint among home sellers is that photos that are taken to market their home look less than stellar. I know how to take a good photo, but my brother knows how to take a GREAT photo. I know my limitations, and I leave the photo taking up to him.
I saw a wonderfully terrible [...]
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Upgrade Your Lighting to Sell Your Home
When you’re putting your house on the market, there’s obviously a lot that needs to be done in preparation, such as rearranging, cleaning, and landscaping in order to maximize your house’s interior and curb appeal. But in today’s market, perhaps touching up the paint and making the minor repairs [...]
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Several years ago the Department of Defense rolled out the Housing Assistance Program (HAP) for service personnel the were relocated due to Base Realignment and Closures (BRAC). Due to the overwhelming mortgage crisis, that program is being expanded, and you may be eligible to receive financial relief if you’re moving due to permanent reassignment!
The guidelines [...]
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