Activity is Robust, But For How Long?

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The spring selling season is bursting with activity as buyers take advantage of low interest rates. Real estate professionals are reporting increased showings and properties going under agreement quickly, often within days.
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The Positives in Real Estate The Positives in Real Estate

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Starting May 1, the day after the Federal Tax Credit expired, numerous news outlets were already reporting doom and gloom projections from industry analysts. It’s true that with the end of the credit, real estate …

Will It Be a Bumpy Road Ahead? Will It Be a Bumpy Road Ahead?

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Imagine if we only had a crystal ball. Our major financial and life decisions would be so simple to make, and there would be no risk and no worries. Unfortunately, we do not have that …

Military Personnel and the Home Buyer Tax Credit Military Personnel and the Home Buyer Tax Credit

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It is important to remember that members of the military may have an additional year to buy a home and claim the Home Buyer Tax Credit which otherwise requires buyers to enter into a “binding” …

Coldwell Banker Begins Own Housing Stimulus Program

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Coldwell Banker CEO Jim Gillespie on the Realtor’s promotion to help boost housing sales after the homebuyer’s tax credit ends. Watch his appearance on Fox News below.

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Tax Credit Deadline Reminder Tax Credit Deadline Reminder

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As we approach the deadline for the home buyer tax credit, I wanted to provide a few important reminders:

In order to be eligible, a fully executed contract must be in place by 11:59 pm this …

Long-Term Mortgage Rates Rise Slightly Long-Term Mortgage Rates Rise Slightly

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Average interest rates for 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages rose slightly in the week ending March 25, the U.S. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. said.
The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.99 percent with an average …