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Monday, January 18, 2010 6:52 PM
5 Home Remodeling Trends for the New Year
Whether SELLING or STAYING in their home for the long haul, here are a few improvement ideas for home owners to consider in the New Year. Remodeling and decorating trends in 2010 are likely to reflect the fact that many home owners are settling in for
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010 1:48 PM
Century 21 Northland Home Sales + 31.79%
For those that read my post a few days ago regarding my personal sales transactions being up 57% in 2009 compared to 2008 in a " down market" as we all constantly here in the media......more great and positive news......my office, Century 21
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Tuesday, January 05, 2010 8:40 PM
Jon Becker home sales +57%
As all of America knows, per the media, times are horrible, homes sales are down, nothing is selling and everyone is giving homes away ( or close to it) right??? WRONG!!! I am very proud to announce that despite " a down market" I just completed
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Monday, December 14, 2009 9:14 PM
Home buyer Tax Credit information
As many of you know the 1st time homebuyer tax credit has not only been extended into 2010 but it has also been expanded to include current home owners as well. Below is a bullet point summary of this great home buyer program. 1ST TIME BUYERS: (does not
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Monday, November 30, 2009 3:02 PM
Interest Rates 4.25%-4.875% + Tax Credit = BUY NOW!!!
New interest rates posted today ( 11/30/09) by Huntington Mortgage Group are currently as low as 4.875% for a 30 year fixed mortage and as low as 4.25% for 10 yr. fixed. ( See attachment for full rate sheet) Couple these outstanding rates with the $8000
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009 3:27 PM
Traverse City area Home Sales Rise
Local, national home sales rise Tax credit continues to help boost sales across the nation By Bill O'Brien bobrien@record-eagle.com TRAVERSE CITY -- Home sales in the Traverse City area surged again in October, following a national trend in which
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009 6:09 PM
MIchigan 3 of Top 10 Cities in USA for Housing
Michigan now has 3 of the Top 10 cities in the United States for affordable median home prices and recovering real estate markets......see the link below to watch this short video from NBC Today Show. http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/33191501#3319150
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Monday, September 21, 2009 11:30 AM
Interest Rates are still great!
It is still a GREAT time to buy not only with the tax breaks and first time homebuyer tax credit but interest rates are remaining low making house more affordable than ever. As of 09/21/09 per Huntington Mortgage Group Interest Rates are as follows: 30
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Tuesday, May 05, 2009 8:30 PM
Making Home Affordable Program
On February 18, 2009, President Obama announced his Making Home Affordable Program, designed to help up to 7-9 million families avoid foreclosure by restructuring or refinancing their mortgages. In doing so, the plan not only helps responsible homeowners
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Tuesday, May 05, 2009 8:21 PM
The Basics: 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
Bringing the Dream of Homeownership Within Reach As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed legislation that grants a tax credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009 2:05 PM
Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act & Debt Cancellation
Attached is an article from IRS Regarding Mortgage Forgiveness of Debt. It is my pleasure to keep you informed of current and new information in this changing market
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Monday, February 16, 2009 9:09 PM
Grand Traverse Region - Grand Vision Growth Plan
About the Project What is the Grand Vision? Our region has experienced an explosive 26% growth in the last decade, and it is anticipated that we will double today's population within 40 years - making this the fastest growing region in the entire
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008 12:47 PM
30 YR FIXED NOW 5.625% 15 YR 5.50 %
BUYERS TAKE NOTE: AS OF TODAY 11/25/08 5TH 3RD MORTGAGE IS OFFERING 30 YEAR FIXED RATE MORTGAGE FOR 5.625% AND 15 YEAR FIXED FOR 5.5000% (subject to individual qualification of course). CONTACT : BECKY COLLIER 231-995-4761 or Becky.Collier@53.com tell
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Friday, November 21, 2008 2:58 PM
Home Prices Rise in Some Metros, Buyers More Active in Other Areas
November 18, 2008 Four out of five metropolitan areas recorded lower home prices in the third quarter from a year earlier, while existing-home sales fell in 32 states from the second quarter, according to the latest quarterly survey by the National Association
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Friday, October 31, 2008 3:15 PM
Why You should use a Realtor!
Many consumers consider selling their home directly but eventually turn to REALTORS®. Smart home sellers realize they need the expertise in pricing their home, making connections with REALTORS® working with buyers, arranging and staffing open
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