Another Tax Credit Extension

Posted by James Helms on June 18, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

By now I’m sure a lot of you have heard that on Wednesday the Senate voted to approve the extension of the First Time Home Buyers tax credit. What does this do? It allows for buyers who had a purchase contract executed on or before April 30th of 2010 until September 30th to complete the … Continue reading →

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Has the housing market stabilized in your area?

Posted by James Helms on May 18, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Here in Palm Beach County it seems like it may have. Why? Well, for one, the inventory of homes in certain price range is continuing to shrink. Secondly, because the inventory is starting to shrink, buyers are offering list price and sometimes more to secure a contract on a home. Now, most of these offers … Continue reading →

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Short Sale versus Foreclosure

Posted by James Helms on January 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Are any of you out there struggling with this decision? Is your back against the wall? As a Real Estate professional and a Certified Distressed Property Expert, I can assure you there is a big difference between the two. Let me give you my analogy on the two. As far as your credit goes: a short sale … Continue reading →

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