The Maynes Group Blog

The current $8000 tax credit for first-time home buyers is scheduled to expire on November 30, 2009. That means you have to make settlement on your first home by this date in order to qualify for the tax credit. There are several different bills being presented in Congress that propose to extend ...

Price the Home Right •A house priced at just below market value piques the interest of real estate professionals and buyers•An overpriced home turns away potential buyers•If your home is priced too high, interested buyers may never even tour your listing.•It is true that you can always drop the p...

Harry Kalas' Hall of Fame rancher in Media. Listed at $625000. Expanded Ranch on 2 acres bordering Ridley Creek State Park on quiet cul-de-sac street. Expansive living areas on 2 floors w/~3800 interior sq feet. Master Bedrm & Bath on Main Level. Separate Living Quarters for In-Laws/Family/Nanny....

Ever dream of being on TV? I don't mean in the background of a news story. I mean being featured on a real TV show. HGTV'S HOUSE HUNTERS IS CASTING IN PHILADELPHIAHGTV's hit TV series, House Hunters, is looking for homebuyers and real estate agents who want to appear on the show! House Hunters fo...

Allen Iverson has his 14,000 square foot house on the market for $3,999,000.00.  In 2003, Iverson paid $5 million for this home in Villanova, Pennsylvania.  The six-bedroom home is on four acres that include a pool house, stream and waterfall. The chateau-style home on Chateau Lane has four level...

Are you thinking about buying a home within the next year or so? Don't wait much longer. 2009 is the perfect time to take advantage of the Philadelphia Buyer's Market. Top Reasons to Purchase a home now: Mortgage Rates are exteremly low. My clients have recently obtained rates as low as 5.0%. The...

On the fence about buying your first home? Well think about this new incentive from the Federal Goverment. First-time buyers in Philadelphia and across the country can now take advantage of a the new $8000 tax credit. If you are a first time home buyer (including those who have not owned a home f...

Credit scores, along with your overall income and debt, are a big factor in determining if you'll qualify for a loan. 1. Check for and correct errors in your credit report. Mistakes happen, and you could be paying for someone else's poor financial management. You are able to get a free credit rep...