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$8,000.00 Tax Credit

Good News! The House and Senate may have left Capitol Hill for their August break, but housing lobbyists are busy at work gearing up a major campaign to extend the $8,000 home buyer tax credit. The credit for first-time purchasers is scheduled to expire November 30. The National Association of Realtors wants to persuade Congress to nail down an extension of the credit....

What If I'm Upside Down In My Home?

If you are upside down in your home - meaning that you owe more than your home is worth - it may be time to talk to a pro. If you can weather the storm and wait it out, i.e. - pay down the mortgage until you're ok and wait out the current economic conditions, then ok. But if you are forced to have to sell for one or more reasons, ask for help. A knowledgable attorney, accountant and Realtor are good resources for informed, professional guidance.