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Purchase Tips

Top 8 Reasons to Buy a house in Fall or Winter – Episode 205

Posted by on Nov 22, 2010 in Buyers, Purchase Tips, Real Estate | 0 comments

Evan and Richard of The Matteson Group the Top 8 Reasons to Buy a home in Fall or Winter in the real estate market in the Rockwall and Heath Texas areas.

  1. Quick return on investment for tax season, etc (you have to watch to see why this is twice)
  2. Quick return on investment for tax season, etc
  3. Sellers are serious about selling
  4. Sometimes you can get better deals on moving
  5. Builder sellers will offer good incentives
  6. Great first memories of Holidays in new home
  7. Investment instead of just rent money thrown away
  8. Ability to personalize

For more info:
www.TheMattesonGroup.com
Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors
214.405.3640
Your trusted real estate advisors providing a joy filled experience!

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Homebuyer credit extension for select military service members to June 30 2011

Posted by on Apr 29, 2010 in Buyers, Purchase Tips, Real Estate | 0 comments

Members of the U.S. military, foreign service and intelligence communities have another year to purchase a home and claim the home buyer tax credit.

Any service member who is or has been on extended duty for 90 days or more between Jan. 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010, has until April 30, 2011, to sign a sales contract and until June 30, 2011, to close on the property. Both the $8,000 first-time and the $6,500 repeat home buyer tax credits are included in the extension.

The rule that requires buyers to repay the credit if they move out of their home within three years has also been waived for qualified service members if they receive government orders to move.

For the complete list of rules and regulations, please visit: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=215594,00.html

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First-time Home Buyer Primer – Episode #128

Posted by on Jan 14, 2010 in Buyers, Loan Tips, Purchase Tips | 0 comments

Since it is the first of the year, we thought it a good time to talk about other firsts in real estate. In this episode we discuss suggestions and dispel myths for First-time Home Buyers.

For more info:
www.TheMattesonGroup.com
Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors
214.405.3640
Your trusted real estate advisors providing a joy filled experience!

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Seller Contributions – Harold Smith – Episode #95

Posted by on Sep 24, 2009 in Buyers, Purchase Tips, Real Estate, Sellers, Tips | 0 comments

Harold Smith from Cornerstone Mortgage pays us a visit to explain in greater detail the ins and outs of Seller Contributions which is also called Seller Concessions. These “contributions” typically go towards Buyer’s Closing Costs.

sellers contributions

For more info:
The Matteson Group
Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors
214.405.3640
Your trusted real estate advisors providing a joy filled experience!

 

 

Here is Harold’s info:
The Harold Smith Team | Cornerstone Mortgage Company
5600 W. Lover’s Lane, Suite 204, Dallas, TX 75209
Toll Free: 1.877.890.5055 | Office: 214.350.5055 | Fax: 214.350.5008
Pre-Qualify Online: www.HaroldSmithTeam.com
E-Mail: harold@houseloan.com

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Rent vs Own – Is it really a question – Episode #67

Posted by on Jul 24, 2009 in Buyers, Purchase Tips, Real Estate | 0 comments

In a rough economy, is renting (leasing) the safest way to go? Evan and Richard give you updated information that shows the cost differences between the two options.  With the narrowing difference the numbers indicate now is the best time to purchase a home, it just makes sense!

Own vs Rent

For more info:
The Matteson Group
Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors
214.405.3640
Your trusted real estate advisors providing a joy filled experience!

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Real Estate Buying Cycle – Risk vs Reward – Episode #44

Posted by on Jun 8, 2009 in Buyers, Purchase Tips, Real Estate, The Matteson Group | 0 comments

Richard and Evan discuss the Home Buying Cycle and identify points of greatest risk and reward. This vlog bring clarity to the current position of the real estate market for buyers and sellers.

Real Estate Buying Cycles

For more info:
The Matteson Group
Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors

214-405-3640
Your trusted advisors providing a joy filled real estate experience!

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