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Senate Panel Approves Extension for Home Buyers’ Credit, but...
GREAT NEWS! Senators reached a compromise to extend the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers and also added a $6,500 tax credit for other primary-home purchasers. However, the measure still faces votes in the full Senate and the House.The Extended and Expanded Tax Credit agreement includes the following provisions: $8,000 for first-time homebuyers (same definition as current law)$6,500 for repeat purchasers -- who have used previous home as principal residence 5 of the 8 previous years.Income Limits: $125,000 for single filers/$225,000 for joint filers. Same f

Is the Real Estate market finally on the upswing?
Members of the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association in September sold 54.30 percent more homes than in September of last year, contributing to the area’s year-to-date sales increase of 50.69 percent. Furthermore, the National Association of REALTORS® reports an increase in h

Study Shows Owning A Home Is Good For Your Health
According to a study done by Habitat for Humanity just in time for World Habitat Day, owing a home has more advantages than just building financial wealth. The study showed that homeowners had better overall health and work productivity. The study went on to say that children whose parents own their home performed better in school because they had a better sense of stability.Today's activities included a panel of experts who are tasked with finding new housing resources for low-income families. Joining the panel were people from Habitat for Humanity, the United Nations Human Settlement Program, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Rockefeller Foundation.

To Buy or Not To Buy, That Is The Question
Many people who watch the real estate market are wondering right at this very moment, should I buy now or wait. The question raises both questions and concerns and while the hesitation will be felt by most, the ultimate decision will be based on your families unique situation.One of the first things to consider is how long you plan to live in the home. Most Buyers will find the current real estate market has a lot to offer like good prices and Seller concessions. But if you know that you will want to upgrade or move to a new area in the next 5 years, now may not be the right time to buy. The Buyer who wants to buy a home and hold on to it for more than 5 years will see the best

American Dreams Dashed for Many Immigrants
As a result of the economic downturn and credit crunch, more Immigrants are seeing thier dreams of home ownership dashed. These loan programs were the first to be cut because of tough times in the mortgage industry leaving Immigrants with little resources to make their dreams come t