Archive for April, 2010
First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Sparks Busy Real Estate Market
T he eight thousand dollar first time home buyer federal tax credit expires this Friday, so it’s been a busy time in the real estate industry.
Nice Soulard home that needs some "wowing"
This Soulard home on S. 13th street near Sidney has some great features but could definitely use a little help too.
Housing Counsel: Addressing concerns about fraudulent property deed transfers
Q: My father is in his 90s and in frail health. He owns a house in the District, free and clear of any debt, and my cousin just told me that she now owns it. I am concerned that my cousin forged my dad’s name on the deed. My father has always assured me that [...]
Profile of Wilde Lake Village in Columbia
BOUNDARIES: State Road 108 to the north, Little Patuxent Parkway to the south, Governor Warfield Parkway and Route U.S. 29 to the east, and Harpers Farm Road to the west.
Fannie Mae wants to help some troubled borrowers get back into home market
Here’s some good news for people who had to give the deed on their house back to the bank because of financial problems, or who have done a short sale to avoid foreclosure: You may not have to wait the typical four or five years to re-qualify for financing to buy another home.
Gov't share of mortgage market surges in 1Q
Uncle Sam’s share of the mortgage business just keeps getting bigger.
Cities with job growth favor public sector hiring
This year’s “best places for jobs” list is easily the most depressing since we began compiling our annual rankings almost a decade ago. Employment – Public sector – Business and Economy – Private sector – Job Search
Open House: Homes for sale at $250,000
See how far your $250,000 will spend with a sampling of homes around the country for $250,000. Real estate – Business and Economy – For sale by owner – Open House – Canada
Home prices rise in three California cities
The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller index of 20 metropolitan areas falls 0.1% overall for February. But San Diego, San Francisco and Los Angeles post gains. A trio of California cities bucked a nationwide home price decline in February while most of the other metro areas posted losses or flattened out, underscoring the resurgence of the Golden [...]
Why you don't need a real estate agent – Globe and Mail
Globe and Mail Why you don't need a real estate agentGlobe and MailIn Canada, try ByTheOwner.com, PropertySold.ca, PropertyGuys.com, Canada-FSBO.com, ForSaleByOwnerCanada.com, or search your browser for "for sale by owner" …and more »