It’s the perfect storm. Interest rates are low. Home prices are low. And the federal tax credit extension, which applies not only to first time buyers but also to current homeowners, is expected to generate more home sales. However, this storm will pass. The tax credit expires April 30, 2010. The Federal Reserve, which has [...]
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I just earned the NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure certification
I have earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification. The National Association of REALTORS® offers the SFR certification to REALTORS® who want to help both buyers and sellers navigate these complicated transactions, as demand for professional expertise with distressed sales grows. According to a recent NAR survey, nearly one-third of all existing homes [...]
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