http://wallaceandkelly.com "All Things Real Estate and Some Other Stuff Too..." Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:35:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Well, we said we would keep you informed when the Big Guy put pen to paper and so here we are again..... Follow this link for the latest information on the Home Buyer Tax Credit.   Kelly... http://wallaceandkelly.com/2009/11/06/first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-plus-some-other-stuff-gets-inked/ It's getting a little closer each day and we'll let you know when it's "inked" http://wallaceandkelly.com/2009/11/05/were-almost-there/ A few more tools in the REALTORS toolbox to help put people in homes.  And not just first-time homebuyers. There's a little something for everyone. Great article in U.S. News & World Report that spells out the Home Buyer's Tax Credit in layman's language.   Wallace... http://wallaceandkelly.com/2009/11/02/looks-like-sounds-like-1st-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-to-be-extended/ Well, whether you think it is right for the country or wrong, it appears that the 'tax credit' for $8,000, which is due to expire Nov 30th will be extended. The Wall Street Journal reports today that: $8,000 first time home buyer will stay until June 30, 2010, Existing homeowners will get ... http://wallaceandkelly.com/2009/10/29/first-time-buyer-tax-credit-gets-extended/ Ok, I know this is most likely a serious issue for some but come on now. Follow this link if you wish to learn a bit about this new disclosure that will be coming to a REALTOR office near you. Kelly... http://wallaceandkelly.com/2009/08/25/chinese-drywall/ They are gone.   Kelly... http://wallaceandkelly.com/2009/01/28/the-resolutionaries/ Well, it has happened again this year just like every January, the people that we gym regulars like to call "The Resolutionaries" are back at the health club. I for one would love it if each and every one of them would actually continue throughout the year doing some form of ... http://wallaceandkelly.com/2009/01/08/attack-of-the-resolutionaries/ [caption id="attachment_335" align="alignnone" width="400" caption="1538 Sq. Ft. 3Bed/2Bath $225k"][/caption]   I don't know about you in your neck of the woods but the inventory of homes in my neck of the woods is becoming less and less. Is it a sign that we are on our way to a bit of stabilization ... http://wallaceandkelly.com/2009/01/08/inventory-is-dwindling/ OK, I found this a bit too late for this past Holiday season and I think that it still applies for today and the rest of this year right this years holiday season, so take just a few minutes with a nice cup of coffee (I prefer French Roast, Peet's ... http://wallaceandkelly.com/2009/01/07/fred-on-the-economy/ This explanation in terms everyone can understand was forwarded to me from one of my very favorite lenders and I just had to share.... "Once upon a time a man appeared in a village and announced  to the villagers that he would buy monkeys for $10 each.  The villagers, seeing that there were ... http://wallaceandkelly.com/2009/01/05/i-think-i-finally-understand-the-bailout/