Deb’s Blog

 

March 18, 2010

Hi Everyone:   Hope you are doing well and things are moving ahead. For all the first time buyers and move up buyers out there: The fed has extended the buyers credit through June, 2010. To get the credit, you must have a solid contract in place no later than April 30, 2010. First time buyers can qualify up to $8,000, depending on income. Move up buyers can qualify for up to $6,500, depending on income. There are other requirements for move-up buyers, such as a specific number of years owning the home. I have the complete information if anyone is interested. 

With the $8,000 first time buyer’s credit, now is a good time to sit down with a Mortgage Broker or your Banker and determine if this is the time for you to buy. There are still a lot of good deals out there, and with an FHA Mortgage, you only need a 6% down payment. With a good Realtor, you can get most of this paid by the seller as “seller paid closing costs”.  Anyone interested in the Guide, please email me at deb@austinhomeresults.com. Also, be sure to check out my website, www.austinhomeresults.com, to begin your search.

With the economy poised for a rebound, the housing market will be on an upswing.  Especially in the Austin area, because many new home builders don’t have standing inventory, when demand increases there could be a rise in prices for those wanting a newly built home.  If you are interested in buying or selling, contact me at 512-934-3218, by email at Deb@AustinHomeResults.com  or visit my website www.AustinHomeResults.com.  

I do a lot of preparation for clients to try to get all the info on a property before we look at it. I can usually tell a good deal right away and some neighborhoods are doing better than others.

Anyone can view the MLS through my web site www.austinhomeresults.com and see what’s available. I don’t do any hard sells to my clients, so if you want some info on a place you see on the site, just email me. I’d be happy to provide any info you need.

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