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Edited January 12th , 2012.   The author of the article referenced below has decided to take his blog article down.  I am thankful he did that, since he didn’t allow any comments on his blog to address the outrageous claims he made in a public manner. Perhaps dumbfounded isn’t the right word.  Outraged.  Incredulous.  Shocked.  [...]

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One thing that seemingly became lost in the hullabalooo about the ending of the first time home buyers tax credit is this:  Our active duty military members will not miss out because they are serving our country and away from home.  The tax credit is available to them upon their return. Military members and some [...]

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I came across the website below put out by the National Association of Home Builders and it’s wonderful. They answer most of the questions that are being asked by consumers about the extended 1st time home buyers tax credit, and also those who are hearing about the repeat home buyer tax credit. Frequently Asked Questions [...]

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After much back and forth, and preliminary hype about the extension of this tax credit, we can now confidently write to our local consumers about this bill being signed by the President. The 1st time home buyers tax credit HAS been extended, and there is also a tax credit for those who already own a [...]

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I’m a wee bit aggravated this morning with all of the blog articles and other social media posts that are stating “It’s approved!”. The extension to the first time home buyer tax credit is not signed yet, so please please PLEASE don’t put all your eggs in one basket thinking this is the case. As [...]

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I dislike pressuring people, especially home buyers.  If you would ask my previous clients they’d be apt to say that I’ll talk them out of purchase rather than talk them in to one. That being said, if you are thinking about buying a home solely to take advantage of the first time home buyers tax [...]

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I’m one of the real estate professionals here in Macomb County that does not believe there will be an extension to the Federal first time home buyers tax credit.  Too much money has been spent in the last year with less money coming in.  The Federal government has to put a stop to it soon, [...]

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“I only want to see foreclosures” I had an interesting conversation with a caller yesterday the other day and  thought I would share it with all of you.  I’m hoping that by sharing it and putting it out to the public that other potential home buyers will see it, and understand the very real aspect [...]

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MSHDA (Michigan State Housing Development Authority) has some new programs to help first time home buyers with their down payment assistance.   I talked with Michelle Cyplik of Paramount Bank in Rochester MI about these programs just before the Labor Day weekend, and we are going to get together at the end of this week to [...]

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If you have been out and about looking at homes for sale in the Macomb County area then you surely have noticed that the number of homes on the market that are foreclosures (bank owned) is less than what it was a few months ago. Part of the reason for this lower number of bank [...]

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