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Housing Tax Credits 2008/2009/2010

What are the 2008-2009-2010 housing tax credits?What is the real property tax deduction?

What is the first-time homebuyer tax credit?

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Here’s some really good news for anyone involved in acquiring, rehabilitating and reselling foreclosed houses: The Federal Housing Administration is temporarily waiving its “anti-flipping” rules and will now insure mortgages on properties that have been owned by the current seller for less than 90 days.
The policy change opens up a potent resource — the red-hot FHA fixed-rate mortgage program — to investors and property disposition companies looking to move houses quickly off their books at a profit…»read the rest of this story«

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With the scheduled closing deadline for the home buyer tax credits, existing-home sales slowed in June but remained at relatively elevated levels, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

Existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, fell 5.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.37 million units in June from 5.66 million in May, but are 9.8 percent higher than the 4.89 million-unit pace in June 2009.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said the market shows uncharacteristic yet understandable swings as buyers responded to the tax credits. “June home sales still reflect a tax credit impact with some sales not closed due to delays, which will show up in the next two months,” he said.

“Broadly speaking, sales closed after the home buyer tax credit will be significantly lower compared to the credit-induced spring surge. Only when jobs are created at a sufficient pace will home sales return to sustainable healthy levels.” Continue Reading »

Most people dream of living on the beach. Perhaps they got a taste of beach living on a vacation, or perhaps they simply like the thought of being close to the sand and the sun. Regardless of the reason, the “beach bug” has bitten them and nothing will stop them from buying a beach home. Although, most people do not really believe that they will be able to afford one of these homes on the beach. That isn’t the case though, at least when you decide to widen your horizons and start looking at the foreclosed properties. You can often find Beach Homes Destin foreclosures for sale at great prices.

When you choose to buy one of the Florida’s foreclosures for sale, you will find that it offers a number of advantages and benefits besides great prices. One of the most popular things about the area is the wide variety of communities from which you can choose. You will find small areas just outside the city, as well as beach communities, and condos directly in Destin. Whatever your lifestyle, you are sure to find foreclosed homes in a community that speaks to your needs. Continue Reading »

A home equity line of credit is a form of revolving credit in which your home serves as collateral. Because the home is likely to be a consumer’s largest asset, many homeowners use their credit lines only for major items such as education, home improvements, or medical bills and not for day-to-day expenses. Continue Reading »

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Because we work with so many carriers and brokers in all 50 states, we have policies that can fit any special need or budget. Whether you need a standard homeowners insurance policy, coverage for a luxury home, an umbrella policy, renters insurance, or coverage for a mobile or manufactured home, we have agents who can help. Additionally, we offer several types of specialty homeowners coverage, including earthquake insurance, wind and flood protection, and coverage for high risk homeowners.

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Typical Homeowners Insurance Coverage

With your Homeowners coverage, your house and separate structures on the premises (sheds, detached garages, etc.) are covered for almost any type of damage except for a few exclusions listed in your policy.

Find out more about home rebuilding costs.  Make your home safer and possibly save money on insurance costs.

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Why do you need Condominium/Townhouse insurance?

Protect your home, Protect your belongings and Protect the assets you’ve worked so hard for!

  • Dwellings and other structures - For townhouse owners, your townhouse and separate structures are covered for almost any type of damages except for a few common exclusions, such as wear and tear, earth movement, flood, nuclear hazard and earthquake.
  • Dwelling Improvements, Alterations, and Additions  - For Condominium owners, you are covered for accidental damage to improvements you make in your unit for which your association’s policy does not provide coverage, subject to your condo insurance policy limits.
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Protect your belongings and Protect the assets you’ve worked so hard for!

  • Personal Property - Apartment and Townhome renters insurance provides coverage for your household contents and personal belongings. You may think your couch, coffee table, sweaters, shoes, coats, TV, VCR and CD player aren’t worth a lot but those items all add up.
  • Personal Liability - In the event someone is injured on your property or you damage property that belongs to others, you could be held legally liable for the injury or damage.  The renters policy provides personal liability coverage to financially protect you should this ever occur.
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    Let’s face it, home insurance is necessary for your peace of mind and should be purchased to protect you from a financial disaster. Home insurance can help protect your assets from lawsuit judgments against you and pay for your legal defense if you are sued. No matter what happens — minor accidental damage to contents or a major event like an earthquake, storm of fire — you need fast response from your home insurance company. Protect your Home, Protect your belongings, and Protect the assets you’ve worked so hard for!   Continue Reading »

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