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• Don't Wait- List your home as soon as possible if you want to get the $6500 Tax Credit!

  If you want to get he $6500 tax credit being offered by the government, you need to have your property listed for sale right now! That is 107 days from today, does this seem like plenty of time? In order to receive the credit, you must be under contract Read More... Posted Thursday, January 14, 2010 5:21 PM by Nina Rocus ABR, ASP, e-Pro | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Home Buying, Home Sales, irs, $6500 tax credit

• 1st Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended- New Current Owner Credit !

  Finally the 1st Time Homebuyer Tax Credit has been extended! To qualify all contracts need to be in effect no later than April 30, 2010 and close not later than June 30, 2010. Also, current owners who have occupied a primary residence for 5 consecutive Read More... Posted Friday, November 06, 2009 10:12 PM by Nina Rocus ABR, ASP, e-Pro | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Home Buying, Home Sales, 1st Time Buyers

• The Clocking is Ticking......time is running out!

  I am sure you are tired or hearing me say this, but I must say it once again! Time has just about run out for 1st Time Homebuyer's to get the $8000 tax credit. You must close on or before November 30, 2009. Seems like lots of time you say.....think Read More... Posted Monday, September 21, 2009 4:29 PM by Nina Rocus ABR, ASP, e-Pro | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, For Sale, Home Buying, Home Sales, 1st Time Buyers

• 1st Time Homebuyers.....Don't Wait Another Minute! Don't Miss out on a possible $8000 from your Uncle Sam!

  Attention all 1st Time Homebuyers, do not wait another minute....In order to take advantage of the 1st Time Homebuyer's Tax Credit you must CLOSE on the home of your dreams before DECEMBER 1, 2009! It's almost the end of July, that gives you just Read More... Posted Friday, July 24, 2009 8:06 PM by Nina Rocus ABR, ASP, e-Pro | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Home Buying, Home Sales, 1st Time Buyers

• 1st Time Homebuyers You have less than 5 months left!

  First time homebuyers, you have less than 5 months left to find and close on your first home! In order to receive the $8000 1st time homebuyer tax credit, you must close on your home by December 1, 2009. Not sure what this is all about, need to find out Read More... Posted Monday, July 06, 2009 9:44 PM by Nina Rocus ABR, ASP, e-Pro | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Home Buying, Home Sales, 1st Time Buyers

• 1st Time Homebuyers! Now is the time!

  Here is somthing I think all first time home buyer's should take a look at..... Here is a link to Illinois Association of Realtors President Pat Callan's video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGHPf0YmrTI on key housing provisions in the American Read More... Posted Thursday, March 26, 2009 5:13 PM by Nina Rocus ABR, ASP, e-Pro | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Home Buying, Home Sales, 1st Time Buyers

• It's Time to Buy a Home- Here's what Jim Cramer of CNBC had to say

  Whether or not you like Jim Cramer's Show on CNBC, on yesterday's show he told everyone in no uncertain terms that IT'S TIME TO BUY! Here is a link to view the video of the portion of the show where Jim talks about this and tells you why.... Read More... Posted Thursday, March 19, 2009 5:30 PM by Nina Rocus ABR, ASP, e-Pro | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Home Buying, Home Sales, 1st Time Buyers

• Open House 327 Red Rock, Elgin Sun 3/15 1pm-4pm Chance to win $50 gift card

  Koenig and Strey Western Offices Open House Extravaganza Stop by to visit our open house at 327 Red Rock, Copper Springs Subdivision, Elgin. Get a free green recycle bag and be entered to win a $50 gift card. If you have questions, e mail me nina@ninarocus.com Read More... Posted Wednesday, March 11, 2009 8:58 PM by Nina Rocus ABR, ASP, e-Pro | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, For Sale, Open Houses, Announcements, Home Buying, Home Sales

• Mortgage Rates down again!

  Here is another link with an article about rates continuing to decline......... http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2008112601?OpenDocument Any comments? Post them here! Are rates low enough? If not, how low do they need to go in order for you Read More... Posted Wednesday, December 03, 2008 10:05 AM by Nina Rocus ABR, ASP, e-Pro | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Home Buying, Home Sales, 1st Time Buyers

• Save the Dream of Homeownership- Part Two

  You may have heard the names Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac quite a lot recently with all of the housing stories in the nightly news segments. Here is a link to a page on the Freddie Mac website that talks about Foreclosures and may help you understand the Read More... Posted Saturday, November 15, 2008 10:21 PM by Nina Rocus ABR, ASP, e-Pro | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, For Sale, Home Sales, Loss Mitigation, Short Sale, Foreclosure

• Do you know someone struggling to make their mortgage payments?

  If you know someone who is struggling to make their mortgage payments, the best thing they can do is communicate with their lender. Have them ask for the Loss Mitigation Department or the Work Out department. Lenders do not want to be owners of real estate, Read More... Posted Friday, November 14, 2008 5:37 PM by Nina Rocus ABR, ASP, e-Pro | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Home Sales, Loss Mitigation, Short Sale, Foreclosure

• What your credit score means to you as a home buyer

  Your credit score is something you really want to be aware of before you go out looking for a home. It is extremely important in determining whether you'll be approved for a loan as well as determining what rate you will pay! It's a good idea Read More... Posted Thursday, November 06, 2008 7:01 PM by Nina Rocus ABR, ASP, e-Pro | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Home Buying, Home Sales, credit reports, 1st Time Buyers

• Chicago Home Prices on Par with affordability

  CNBC reported yesterday that the home prices in the Chicago area are on par with 15 yr average affordability. What does this mean? It means that most likely Chicago area homes are at a bottom and now is the time to get back into the market. They reported Read More... Posted Friday, October 31, 2008 4:13 PM by Nina Rocus ABR, ASP, e-Pro | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Home Buying, Home Sales, 1st Time Buyers

• $7500 Tax Credit- 1st Time Homebuyers! Read this!

  On June 30th 2008 the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 signed into law included a tax credit of $7500 for 1st time homebuyers who purchase a home between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009. The tax credit is for 10% of the cost of the home, not to Read More... Posted Friday, August 15, 2008 8:00 AM by Nina Rocus ABR, ASP, e-Pro | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Announcements, Home Buying, Home Sales, 1st Time Buyers

• 203K Streamline Program-Up to $35,000 to use for improvements or upgrades -Check it out!

  Have you heard of the 203 K program that will allow you to borrow up to $35,000 for property improvements? Cash that you can use to improve your home after your purchase closes. Some of the types of improvements that can be done using these funds are: Read More... Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008 1:31 PM by Nina Rocus ABR, ASP, e-Pro | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, For Sale, Home Buying, Home Sales, 1st Time Buyers