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Friday, March 19, 2010 3:28 PM

Attention Homebuyers: Double-Barrel Stimulus Deadlines Threaten Rates and Affordability; The Time to Act is NOW!

The great author and speaker Og Mandino once said, "I will act now. I will act now. I will act now." This is great advice for prospective homebuyers over the next 45 days, as two key government programs that have kept home ownership more affordable
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:46 PM

$8,000 Tax Credit and Expansion

The United States Senate is expected to vote, later today, on a bill to extend Unemployment Insurance benefits. This bill will contain the Dodd - Lieberman - Isakson Amendment to Extend and Expand the $8,000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. The Extended
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:49 AM

Extension of Tax Credit Looks Likely

A Realty Times Feature Article by Kenneth R. Harney Quick passage by the House last week of a bill extending the $8,000 home buyer tax credit next year for military, diplomatic and intelligence personnel serving overseas increases the odds that Congress
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:39 AM

1st Time Homebuyer Seminar - August 29th - Herndon, VA

You're Invited to Attend a FREE First Time Homebuyer Seminar Why wonder what it takes to buy a home in today's real estate market when you can get solid information? Our workshop will help you become a confident, educated homebuyer! Please view
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Attachment(s): Homebuyer SeminarGrantElden with Kim's picture.pdf
Saturday, July 11, 2009 7:40 AM

June 2009 Northern Virginia Real Estate Statistics

Northern Virginia: June 2009 The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® reports on June 2009 home sales activity for Fairfax and Arlington counties, the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church and the towns of Vienna, Herndon and Clifton.
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Sunday, May 31, 2009 5:41 PM

HUD: Tax Credit Can Be Used on Closing Costs

FHA-approved lenders received the go-ahead to develop bridge-loan products that enable first-time buyers to use the benefits of the federal tax credit upfront, according to eagerly awaited guidance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Thursday, April 23, 2009 6:21 PM

USA Today's take on How to Green Your Home & Prius vs. Luxury Car

I feel like I was so busy yesterday that I didn't get to give Earth Day the attention that it deserves. Attached is a link from USATODAY which I think is cool becuase it goes through your house and shows you how to make it more green. http://www.usatoday.com/tech/graphics/going_green/flash.htm
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Thursday, April 23, 2009 1:36 PM

Move-Up Buyers - THE TIME IS NOW!

Now that the conforming loan limits are over $700k in Northern Virginia it is a great time to move-up. The $8k first time homebuyer credit stimulated the $200-400k price range in the close in suburbs of DC. The window for low pricing is definitely closing
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009 8:53 PM

Celebrate Earth Day with a Gift to the Planet and Your Wallet

RISMEDIA, April 22, 2009-In celebration of Earth Day and the escalating buzz around the immense stimulus package President Barack Obama signed into law in February, you might be wondering exactly if, how and when you (and the planet) will directly benefit.
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Friday, April 17, 2009 1:00 PM

New Conforming Loan Limits in Effect - $729,750 in Northern Virginia

New loan limits for "conforming plus" loans are in effect as of today. The loan limit varies by county, but in DC and contiguous counties the limit is now $729,750. · On primary residences, banks can lend up to 90% LTV with 700+ credit
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Friday, February 27, 2009 2:49 PM

NAR Response to Obama Administration Budget Plan

Most people think that REALTORS just help with buying and selling of homes but there is a lot more to our organization. We also lobby to help keep taxes down and conditions optimal in the real estate marketplace. Dear Fellow REALTOR®, You may have
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Thursday, February 26, 2009 7:52 PM

New FHA Loan Limits Released

The new FHA loan limits were released and the conforming loan limit has been raised to $729,750 for the Washington Metropolitan area. To check the conforming loan limits for other markets visit the HUD website at https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/hicostlook.cfm
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Thursday, February 26, 2009 1:20 PM

Expanded Tax Break Available for 2009 First Time Homebuyers

Good News! See below for more details. If you have already filed your 2008 return you can file an amended return once you settle on your home and can still get the money back this year. Please call or email me for details. Expanded Tax Break Available
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Friday, February 13, 2009 8:20 AM

$15,000 Homebuyer Credit Cut in Compromise

$15,000 homebuyer credit cut in compromise "Reuters reported that the Obama administration has shelved a plan for the government to stand behind low-cost mortgages with rates between 4 percent and 4.5 percent." GET THIS INFO OUT NOW TO YOUR
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Thursday, February 05, 2009 7:00 PM

Economic Stimulus Bill - Real Estate Issues Worth Contacting Your Representatives

Urgent Message from Dave Liniger If you have been watching the news this week, you may have noticed that the debate in Washington has finally turned toward real stimulus for the housing industry. As a result, I believe that we could be on the brink of
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