Monthly Archives: May 2009
Changes In Short Sale World Coming Soon
The U.S. Treasury Department last week unveiled a plan designed to streamline and encourage short sales, a move RE/MAX leaders have been advocating for some time. Under provisions of the newly created “Foreclosure Alternatives Program,” the process will soon include … Continue reading →
Tampa Real Estate Market Update – April 2009
We would like to start with the results of a recent survey showing the U.S. consumer confidence rose in early May to its strongest since the September failure of Lehman Brothers, with rising expectations the economy may be in the … Continue reading →
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First-time homebuyers must close by Nov. 30 to receive $8,000– contract not enough
If first-time homebuyers wait until November to sign a sales contract, it’s probably too late to get the $8,000 tax credit. To qualify, buyers must close before Dec. 1 – a signed contract is not enough. New construction should be … Continue reading →
