Affordable Housing

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New Initiative Seeks Stable Housing Market
22 October, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Mortgage & Financ...
WASHINGTON (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) – The Obama Administration yesterday announced a new initiative for state and local housing finance agencies (HFAs). It will help support... read more
$45,000 en ayuda para el comprador.
21 October, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Mortgage & Financ...
Sabia usted que la ciudad de Houston tiene un programa de ayuda para los compradores que cualifican de hasta $45,000. Llamame para mas informacion al 713-252-2834!Maria D Morell read more
$45,000 .Payment Assistance
21 October, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Mortgage & Financ...
Did you know that the City of Houston is offering up to $45,000 in Downpayment Assistance for those buyers that qualify!Call me to get morte information @ 713-252-2834Maria D Morell read more
First Time Home Buyers - Now Is The Time!
21 October, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Relocation & Newc...
First Time Home Buyers have until November 30th, 2009 to close on their first home. What defines a first time home buyer: If you have not owned a home in the last 3 years, then you ARE a First Time Ho... read more
FHA Repair & Inspection Requirements have changed
16 October, 2009| Affordable Housing, Foreclosures & Investments, Ho...
It is important for both homeowners and buyers to know what a FHA/HUD property appraiser will look for.  The FHA states that it "has shifted from its historical emphasis on the repair of min... read more
Tax Credit Extended for Veterans
15 October, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying
House Passes Legislation Extending FTHB Tax Credit for Veterans Oct 15th, 2009 Mortgage News Daily The House of Representatives voted unanimously Monday to extend the deadline for the home buyers’... read more
$45,000 Down Payment Assistance
12 October, 2009| Affordable Housing, Foreclosures & Investments, Ho...
  Houston home buyers can receive up to $45,000 in Down Payment Assistance.  This money is available through a combination of the Houston Hope program, and Ike funds.  The homes ar... read more
HURRY: $8000 Buyer Tax Credit to End Nov 30!
2 October, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Mortgage & Financ...
Hurry, home buyers! The government has not extended the $8,000 tax credit and you must close on your house by Nov 30 to meet the deadline. For terms of the the tax credit please see my blog post... read more
The BIG Red Push
1 October, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Home Values & Rec...
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I R S Reports 1.4 Million Families Have Claimed $8...
30 September, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, General
First-Time Homebuyer Credit Provides Tax Benefits to 1.4 Million Families to Date, More Claims Expected IR-2009-83, Sept. 17, 2009 WASHINGTON — With the deadline quickly appr... read more
Using Your Tax Credit as Down Payment
27 September, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, General
Down Payment Assistance using Tax Credit 90 Day Down Payment Assistance for first Time Homebuyers About the Program:  It is intended to allow the consumer to take advantage of recent legislat... read more
Data Supports Extending 1st Time Buyer Credit
23 September, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Home Values & Rec...
Analysis: Tax Credit Adds 357,000 Buyers A study estimates that 357,000 buyers have been motivated so far by the $8,000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit.The study by Campbell Surveys, a division of Cam... read more
Free Money
19 September, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, General
WOW!  The City of Houston is giving up to 45K in Down Payment Assistance in the City of Houston to qualified buyers. read more
$8K tax credit expires Nov 30
15 September, 2009| Affordable Housing, Home Buying, Housing Market
First-time home buyers have a little over 11 weeks to take advantage of the $8,000 federal tax credit. The $8,000 credit is available for buyers who have not owned a home as a primary residence in the... read more
What Advice Can you Give About Buying a Home at an...
8 September, 2009| Affordable Housing, Foreclosures & Investments, Ho...
What advice can you give about buying a home at an auction?  Buying property at an auction is not for everyone.  The auction is a fast-paced environment and there is a tendency to get c... read more