Making Home Affordable is a new plan to help keep homeowners in their homes. One really great part of the plan includes a new refinance option for homeowners who are trying and keep their homes. A lot of ideas surround helping homeowners who are in default or already close to foreclosure. Some lo
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04/15/2009
Some people have been asking me about the recent $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers and I thought I should address it here. If you are buying or will buy a home in 2009 as a first time home buyer (see below for definition), you will be eligible for an $8,000 tax credit that you will not
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03/18/2009
In today's technology driven world, more and more buyers are turning to the internet to look for a home. In a 2006 survey, the National Association of Realtors found that over 75% of buyers start their search online. With so many homes on the market today, it is now essential that these buyers se
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06/22/2008
With energy prices on the rise and global resources diminishing, more and more people are making efforts to conserve energy, water, and other resources. While some of the ways you can conserve can be expensive, below are some great, low cost ways to reduce your consumption.1. Compact Fluorescent
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06/22/2008
Continued from Short Sales, Part 1: Taking Advantage of the Buyer's Market Why Work with a Short Sale Expert? When it comes to purchasing short sales, INFORMATION IS KEY. Work with an agent and company that is experienced in short sales to maximize your chance of a smooth, successful transaction.
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10/24/2007
What is a short sale? Pre-Foreclosures, also known as short sales, occur when the selling price of the home minus all closing costs amounts to less than the total loan amount (the first and if second mortgages combined). This differs from foreclosures which is when a buyer fails to pay his or her
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10/22/2007
My name is Mark Cheng with IRN Realty. This is my blog where I will be posting informative, up to date articles and information on buying and selling real estate in general and about the communities I work. Specifically, I will be providing information about Arcadia real estate, San Marino real e
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07/03/2007
