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First-time Homebuyers: How to get the $8,000 Tax Credit

WASHINGTON – Feb. 17, 2009 – How does a first-time homebuyer take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit that President Obama is expected to sign into law tomorrow? It comes with a few rules. According to the most recent analysis, the following rules will apply – though...

The Upside of Florida Real Estate: 15 Market Positives

Let’s take a look at some of the opportunities and positive indicators for the future of Florida’s real estate market. Great prices. Statewide, home prices have fallen about 20 percent in the past year. FAR statistics show the existing-home median sales price was...

How to Find Money to Invest in Real Estate

These days it’s particularly tough for someone involved in a small-business real-estate venture to find funding. David Gass, founder of Business Credit Services of Las Vegas, offers these suggestions to real estate entrepreneurs in search of investors or loans. Put...

Housing Aid Gaining Stream in Stimulas Bill

WASHINGTON – Feb. 3, 2009 – Home buyers could see lower mortgage rates and get tax credits as part of a sweeping economic stimulus package being considered on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers are heeding the pleas of two powerful and well-heeled interest groups: real estate...