11/5/2009 5:15:00 PM
Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension passes House
In case you have not heard, the House passed the bill that will extend and enhance the Federal Tax Credit for first time homebuyers and it also includes some “move up” buyers that have lived in their home for five years or more. The bill now goes ...
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9/20/2009 9:16:00 AM
What is the 1310 line?
This is a question that we get asked a lot! J Let us see if we can help clear this up J It starts with Lake Roosevelt is a reservoir. When full its elevation is 1285 feet or so above sea level. To protect the reservoir the Federal Government bought a strip ...
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8/5/2009 2:14:00 PM
Bail Out Money
In a recent interview Assistant Treasury Secretary Michael Barr said “I think we’ve been disappointed about their performance in helping people in a timely fashion with the respect they disserve under difficult circumstances”. This statement ...
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8/1/2009 1:01:00 PM
How Does Owner Financing Work?
We get the question a lot about Owner Financing " How does it work?" Well let's give you an example. Say you want to retire in Colville in 5 years, but don't want to buy a house. A lot of buyers try to find the perfect piece of property and ...
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7/10/2009 1:58:00 PM
First Sale Pending!!!
We are very excited to announce our For Sale By Owner page has just got its first sale pending! We thank you all for posting with us and look forward to more successful transaction!
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6/22/2009 1:10:00 PM
The Banks and Repo's
The bank repo’s a home and does not record the deed. The bank then lists the home for sale with a realtor. While showing the home another realtor or their client has a bad accident. Who then is responsible? Would it be the bank, the lawyer at the trustee’s ...
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6/2/2009 3:25:00 PM
Interest Rates...
The guessing interest rate game continues; rates are now around the 5% mark with many mortgage brokers believing that the rates are going to rise even more. Those that have gotten pre approved and locked in their interest rate will be the big winners. Most ...
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5/15/2009 3:12:00 PM
Myths about Your Credit Score!
You should avoid using credit cards it will hurt your credit: FALSE As long as you pay off your credit card each month your credit score will go up: FALSE It’s best to keep your credit cards at less than 30% of available credit and to pay at least the ...
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4/29/2009 2:32:00 PM
Getting the Word Out!
We are surprised how many prime candidates know nothing about the first-time home buyer tax credit. In February Congress increased the credit from $7,500 to $8,000 and eliminated the repayment requirements. This credit is available after January 1, 2009 and ...
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4/22/2009 2:14:00 PM
68% Increase
WOW! Talk about your slow market (LOL). That was the increase in the number of homes put under contract from February 2009 to March 2009 in the Spokane Market. The National Association of Realtors reported that February existing home sales rose 5.1% over January ...
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