6/12/2009 10:30:00 AM
The Value of a Real Estate Agent
Many companies have popped up offering sellers the chance to list on the MLS for a fraction of what they might pay at a traditional real estate brokerage. What is the difference? The short answer is a real estate agent. Sure these companies have to be licensed ...
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6/10/2009 12:45:00 PM
Backpage.com expands into Montana
Until now Montana was a black hole as far as Backpage.com was concerned. The nearest area to post for sale listings was Spokane Washington, until now. Backpage now has a dedicated place for all of Montana. http://Montana.Backpage.com This is not ideal as Montana ...
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6/4/2009 2:40:00 PM
HUD's Welcome Home Program (or the HUD $8,000 bridge loan for First Time Home Buyer)
Even though Montana's Governor decided that a bridge loan for first time home buyers to use their tax credit at the closing table was not a good idea, HUD had a different opinion. HUD Officials announced that they are going ahead with plans to develop ...
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5/15/2009 11:07:00 AM
Welcome Home Program is Dead!!!
Yesterday Governor Brian Schweitzer vetoed the Welcome Home Program. He passed HB 645 which contained the Welcome Home Program, but he cut out that program and meth project funding before signing the bill into law. Here is his comments on the Welcome Home ...
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5/14/2009 12:41:00 PM
Top Ten Reasons to Not Buy a Home This Year
10. I bought a home last year. 9. I dont need the extra tax benefits of owning a home. 8. My landlord is such a nice guy I think I am going to keep paying his mortgage. 7. I dont like moving. 6. The $8,000 incentive is just not that enticing. 5. I live in ...
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4/23/2009 10:05:00 AM
Welcome Home Program Update
The good news is that both the State Senate and State House has approved HB 645 which includes the Welcome home program. The not so good news is that they approved different versions. Now a joint committee of the House and Senate has been created to hash out ...
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4/16/2009 12:05:00 PM
Get the word out about the First Time Homebuyers Class
The buzz has started. In today's Ravalli Republic there was an article about our First Time Home Buyers Class being held next Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Read the full article Follow the State's Welcome Home Program This is a free class for any and everyone ...
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4/11/2009 7:39:00 PM
First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Seminar ..... and its FREE
On April 21st from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in Hamilton we are hosting a free seminar explaining the ins and outs of the Federal First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. We will show you what you need to know when buying your first home, how to use the tax credit, ...
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4/9/2009 1:17:00 PM
Welcome Home Program almost approved
The Welcome Home Program is designed around the federal tax credit for first time homebuyers. This program would loan $8,000 to the buyer on a temporary basis until they can file their taxes and get the money from the federal government. Those funds would ...
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3/26/2009 1:08:00 PM
Government Affairs Update
Every month I write a Government Affairs Update (since I am Co-Chair of the Government Affairs Committee) article for the Bitterroot Building Industry Association's Newsletter. I thought that I might as well post it here for my clients and friends to take ...
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