Tag Archives: First Time Buyers

The Updated 2009 Homebuyer Tax Credit – Video

The Updated 2009 Homebuyer Tax Credit explained in detail – Video… Continue Reading

Tax Credit Extension Passes House – on its way to Obama

Last night, the House voted 403-12 to expand and extend the Homebuyer Tax Credit (as part of the Unemployment Insurance Bill).  The bill is now on its way to President Obama for his signature. The agreement on the extension and expansion of the credit is as follows: Credit available for purchases before May 1, 2010…. Continue Reading

This Month In Atlanta Real Estate – August 2009

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Atlanta Real Estate Market Update – August 2009

Inventory Continues to Drop! The last few months have resembled what we usually see in a Spring-time market in Atlanta Metro.  Sales have been up and Inventory has been falling!  Actually falling below the double-digit mark for the first time since December of 2007!  Does this indicate that Atlanta housing is bottoming.  I think it… Continue Reading

$8k Real Estate First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Explained for Atlanta Markets

Here is a great little video that explains very simply, the details of the First Time Home Buyer Tax credit offered on the Federal Level. You’ve only got until Mid October to get serious about taking advantage of this, if you want to have your home closed by the November 30 deadline!… Continue Reading

Atlanta Real Estate Market Update – July 2009

Atlanta Real Estate Market Update – July 2009 June Numbers Are Good News! Numbers improved this past month on almost all fronts.  A large increase in sales was reported and we also saw a shrink in the Months of Inventory.  Remember, to get to a market where we can expect prices to start to go… Continue Reading

This Month In Atlanta Real Estate – June 2009

Video Update on the National Real Estate Market for June 2009 – Atlanta Real Estate July 2009… Continue Reading

Want the Government to Pay Your Rent for 6 Months?

Well, would you?  If you are a first time home buyer, meaning that you have not owned a home in the last three years, that is what the government is willing to do as long as you purchase a home and close on it by November 30th.  I’m referring to the First Time Home Buyer… Continue Reading

Buying Real Estate Has Never Been So Affordable in Atlanta!

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Everybody’s Buying Real Estate But Few are Buying for Themselves

What is that supposed to mean? Everybody is buying real estate but only a few are buying it for themselves? Think about it…You are either paying a mortgage (buying real estate for yourself) or your are paying rent, which means you are buying your landlord’s real estate for them. Which are you doing? If you’re… Continue Reading