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Baltimore Real Estate Internet Strategy Training for EXIT Mid-Atlantic

By specialed | Published: July 23, 2010

Baltimore Real Estate Internet Strategy Training for EXIT Mid-Atlantic Friday July 23rd in the Baltimore MD Area Extreme Niche Marketing takes into account that you understand you need a website – Now let’s get the knowledge and habits that produce results… The Regional Owners of EXIT Realty in the Mid Atlantic including Washington DC, Maryland, … Continue reading Baltimore Real Estate Internet Strategy Training for EXIT Mid-Atlantic

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Treasury hopes new rules send short sales to the rescue of underwater mortgages

By admin | Published: March 14, 2010

In a short sale, a homeowner sells the property for its current market value, which is less than what’s owed on the mortgage, and the lender agrees to accept the lower amount. The new rules that offer participating lenders cash incentives to get them to approve more short-sale deals also allow them only 10 days to approve or reject short-sale purchase offers, said Treasury spokeswoman Meg Reilly.

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Counties pushed for revenue, get creative and Short sales could come to screeching halt!

By specialed | Published: January 11, 2010

The position the County has taken has caused some grave confusion and concerns for many in the real estate industry because it is contrary to how short sale transactions have been charged recordation and transfer taxes to date.

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Low Mortgage Rates, Catch Them While You Can

By admin | Published: January 9, 2010

Low interest rates have been gracing the real estate market with their presence for the past year but the word on the street is that they won’t be here much longer. While mortgage rates aren’t going to skyrocket out of sight, it is doubtful that they will decrease and certain that they will steadily begin … Continue reading Low Mortgage Rates, Catch Them While You Can

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Real Estate in 2009, Ending on a Positive Note

By specialed | Published: December 30, 2009

Real estate is showing strong signs of recovery. Last month, real estate sales were up over 7% for sales of existing homes. The increase in real estate sales was seen in every region of the United States, due mainly to the first time home buyer tax credit, which was originally set to expire at the … Continue reading Real Estate in 2009, Ending on a Positive Note

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If You Don’t Buy a House Now, You’re Stupid or Broke. Business Week by Mark Roth.

By specialed | Published: December 9, 2009

This article was featured in Business Week. At first the headline seems very to be a very insulting statement! But the writer, Mark Roth, uses this dramatic title to get your attention to make excellent points for those who are on the fence. Namely those interest rates are at an all time low, in fact, … Continue reading If You Don’t Buy a House Now, You’re Stupid or Broke. Business Week by Mark Roth.

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Impressive October Real Estate Sales Show Signs of Recovery

By lheraty | Published: December 5, 2009

Price declines are getting smaller, sales volume is getting larger and the overall real estate market appears to be mending. October sales were up for pre-existing home sales, 23.5% up compared with October of 2008. Homes sales for October were predicted to be 5.70 million, but the sales volume turned out to be 6.1 million. Encouraging … Continue reading Impressive October Real Estate Sales Show Signs of Recovery

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Real Estate Appears to be Leveling Out

By lheraty | Published: November 9, 2009

A recent report shows improvement in real estate across the country. The well known S&P/Case-Schiller index shows that the 10 city index and the 20 city index a marked improvement in real estate in the majority of cities that it tracks. What the reports displays are small improvements or minimal devaluation in home values. Home values … Continue reading Real Estate Appears to be Leveling Out

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New Home Buyer’s Tax Credit is now in effect!!

By specialed | Published: November 9, 2009

Tax Credit for Homebuyers (First Time and Previous Home Owners) First-Time Homebuyers (FTHBs): First-time homebuyers (that is, people who have not owned a home within the last three years) may be eligible for the tax credit. The credit for FTHBs is 10% of the purchase price of the home, with a maximum available credit of … Continue reading New Home Buyer’s Tax Credit is now in effect!!