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Qualifed Buyers Wanted for pre-foreclosure property.
Real Estate Central is looking for a buyer that can put in an offer for this georgous (3) tree story home by May 28th. Buyer must be prequalified, lender has approved $240,000. Approximately 4100 sq. ft., six (6) bedrooms plus bonus, three (3) full bath Read More...
Common sense house buying and investing
A great article on the revised regulations of Wells Fargo concerning legitimate flipping of properties. Maybe other lenders will begin this commen sense lending practices, with so many distressed properties on the market somethings need to give. http://tinyurl.com/ydr9n8 Read More...
$8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers
Summer is almost over, school assignments have been handed out and on top of the list is a little reminder that the " The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009" is slowly winding down. If you are still on the fence, undecided, now is Read More...
Making Housing more affordable.
Struggling Home owners needing advice should contact a HUD-approved housing counselor assistnace is FREE. Further news on the struggling home front comes from a report issued by the Obama Administration and to report struggling homeowners being helped Read More...
What is averge price per square foot?
I could never understand why some agents and builder advertise price per square foot on homes. It is really an empty number that has absolutely no substance. It is simply an equation of the square footage divided into the listing price. On a smaller dwelling Read More...
What's it really worth?
It's hard to figure out where this housing market stands in regards to home values, new homes being built in existing neighborhoods or sub-divisons have a significant lower price. Although the base plans have changed some, like less square footage Read More...
When enough is enough - Short Sale?
Many agents are more likely to handle a short sale these days than any other transaction, but many agents don’t have the insight to handle them and that is why so many agents are signing up for seminars, which is a good thing. Agents are being educated Read More...
Fort Mill Area Townhouse, near Hwy 521 and Hwy 160
Condo/Townhouse in Lancaster County, South Carolina has plenty to offer. Well cared for home shows like a model. Close to shopping and entertainment close to Ballantyne area. Low taxes! 1300 to 1600 square feet 3 Bedroom with master on the main 2 Bath Read More...
First-time Home Buyers $8000 Tax Credit!
2009 and a new tax credit is available for first time home buyers and you do not have to pay it back. This is available from January 1st, 2009 until December 1st, 2009. But just like the 2008 tax credit there are some rules and here they are: $8,000 Home Read More...
Fort Mill SC Home for Sale, near Charlotte NC
Fair Oaks. The main floor is a big open floor plan with a family room two story high and accented by columns, fireplace framed by large windows is a great focal point. Big sunroom great bright place in summer or winter. French doors open to a study or Read More...
Real Estate Central New Website, Moving in North and South Carolina!
Once upon a time........ We are proud to launch our new website and I hope you have a chance to take a look at it. Just as your life has chapters so does Real Estate Central website, for all stages of home buying or selling. www.fortmillschomesource.com Read More...
Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 and what it's designed to do.
"Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008," . The President signed the bill on July 30, 2008, with the following provisions included: A temporary first-time home buyer tax credit. The tax credit will stimulate home buying, should reduce excess Read More...
First Time Homebuyers...
The crown of the the "Housing and Recovery Act of 2008" is the first time home buyers tax credit. First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit at a Glance The tax credit is available for first-time home buyers only. The maximum credit amount is $7,500. Read More...
Economic Jitters?
Recently released infrmation about our Charlotte Area housing market: Home prices increased by 2.3 percent during the fourth quarter of 2007 in the Queen City, while there were only two other areas where this happened and that was Seattle and Portland. Read More...
Foreign Investor/Buyers Strong Exchange Rates!
With the ever strengthened Euro and Canadian Dollars, it's a wonder that not more foreign investor /buyers are not purchasing houses in the US. Plenty of inventories here, and some houses can be had for a very decent price. If you are a Canadian citizen Read More...