Financing Your Home

By amurphy on October 27, 2009

Banks often buy their own properties at Sheriffs’ auctions and immediately begin to market these properties for sale. Buyers of these foreclosed properties are hanging in limbo waiting for deeds to be processed by the Sheriff. Some of these buyers still have hopes of closing before December 1st, the current deadline for the $8000 tax credit. Will they close?

By amurphy on October 13, 2009

Out of USA military extension could pass the House as early as Thursday, October 15th.

By cpierson on October 7, 2009

Home prices in the current market are very attractive, and many potential buyers are hoping to cash in on a great home at a good price.  A great idea, but not necessarily a simple or easy feat, right?  It is still an option that requires money for a downpayment and other costs.  Navigating the current [...]

By amurphy on September 29, 2009

A house typically is a family’s largest investment, so buy right and don’t screw up! The purchase can pay off nicely in the long-run, or could cost more than you have. Here are 10 tips to help make a wise decision.

By amurphy on September 24, 2009

NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) – Nearly one in five prospective first-time U.S. home buyers said a possible extension of an $8,000 tax credit would be the primary influence on their decision to purchase a home before the end of 2010, according to a survey by a real estate website.
The 18 percent who would be [...]