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Home Ownership: Why Now Is the Time to Buy

One of my partners at Elfant Wissahickon REALTORS, Louise “Butter” D’Alessandro, guest-posted for Myers Constructs, an award-winning design build firm serving the greater Philadelphia metro area.  I’m reposting her opinions about home ownership and the economy here.  Thanks Butter! -Paul … Continue reading

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First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Can Be Used for Closing Costs

Back in April I blogged about the First Time Home Buyer tax credit. Well in the last couple of weeks there has been a change for the better with respect to the tax credit. FHA- approved lenders can now create … Continue reading

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You can get a mortgage

YES! THERE IS MORTGAGE MONEY AVAILABLE I just received an email from Craig Smith of Mortgage Master, Inc.  The email message was simple and direct: “There is no credit crunch in the mortgage industry! We are still lending and will … Continue reading

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New Housing Legislation

Most of you will have heard that President Bush signed into law legislation that will help almost half a million homeowners avoid foreclosure on their homes. Though the criteria for receiving assistance might seem complicated, CNNMoney.com spells out whether you … Continue reading

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Lunch and Learn…what is the FHA Streamlined 203(k) loan program?

A couple of times each month, our company hosts a lunch meeting for our agents and a mortgage professional. These lunch meetings keep our agents up to date with the ever changing mortgage market. (Informed agents are able to provide … Continue reading

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