By jennstromsteen on September 26, 2008
One key factor of buying your first home, or any home really, is the ability to save. People looking to buy a home have to be serious enough about it to save for a down payment first. There are loan programs available still that help the first time buyer buy a home with less cash [...]
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By jennstromsteen on August 26, 2008
Many potential first time homebuyers are wondering what to expect when they approach a lender given the latest developments in the whole mortgage mess we are in. Will the required down payment be more than 5 to 10%? Are there any 0% down payment programs out there for first time homebuyers anymore? How does the [...]
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By jennstromsteen on August 25, 2008
Can the financial news get any more depressing? We are being reminded constantly by the media of who bad the economy is and you may be feeling that now would be a bad time to consider buying that first home. Gas prices are at record highs and inflation continues to increase faster than our incomes [...]
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By jennstromsteen on August 25, 2008
The recently launched web site, federalhousingtaxcredit, that was developed for the newly signed tax credit law has brought over 100,000 visitors. This shows that there is a rather strong interest of first time home buyers wanting to take advantage of the temporary incentive. The $7,500 tax credit is available for all first time homebuyers who [...]
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By jennstromsteen on August 25, 2008
If you are searching for an internet business opportunity, it will not take you very long to become overwhelmed with the possible choices. There are literally hundreds of thousands of internet business opportunities being promoted online. The benefits of working from home on the internet are clear: the ability to have quality family time, to [...]
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By jennstromsteen on August 21, 2008
Chances are, if you are a potential first time homebuyer you are looking at the market and the incentives and are ready to take advantage of them and become a first time home owner. There are many areas that are facing depreciation and these locations offer some great incentives to buy. Take note, this is [...]
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By jennstromsteen on August 20, 2008
You might be taking a closer look at becoming a first time homebuyer after Congress passed the housing bill recently. The bill includes a few incentives that really make now the perfect time to jump into the market and become a first time homeowner. Of course, the depressed real estate market is enough incentive for [...]
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By jennstromsteen on August 20, 2008
A report was released recently by the LIUNA, Laborers’ International Union of North America. The report detailed the implications of the homeowner and the nation’s economy when the adjustable rate mortgages reset in 2010 and 2011. For the releasing of the report at a conference held outside the KB Home Headquarters, LIUNA was accompanied by [...]
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By jennstromsteen on August 19, 2008
Quite a while ago I predicted that crude oil prices would top $130 per barrel in 2008. My forecasts were correct. Crude oil topped around $147 per barrel a few short weeks ago. Since that time, the price has fallen dramatically to around $113 per barrel today. Are prices going to stabilize here? Will prices [...]
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By jennstromsteen on August 17, 2008
The headlines are full of disappointing news regarding the housing industry; however, the current flat economy is creating opportunities for many. As in many areas around the United States, people who have wanted to buy in high end areas such as Boston but could not are reaching for their dreams of finding a first home [...]
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