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The Basics: Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit
How to Get: Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit
2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
How to Get: 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
(Article dated 6/1/08)
As REALTORS® across
Montgomery County and
beyond celebrate National
Homeownership Month in June,
thousands of consumers are
taking steps to achieve
that
American Dream. The moment
a buyer finds the perfect home,
they express
interest in the
property and make an offer by
completing the Agreement
of Sale -
often the single most
important form in a transaction. Learn More
(Article dated 4/1/08)
The notion that today's real
estate market is very
different from the market we
experienced just a few years ago is not only true,
it's expected. Because real
estate operates in cycles,
there are as many ups as
there are downs. What remains constant in
every phase of the real
estate cycle though are the
benefits that come with
using a REALTOR®. Now more than ever, with today's challenging
market, buyers and sellers alike will be able to achieve the
greatest results when they work with a REALTOR®. Read More
What can you, as a homeowner, do to protect your home and your family during an emergency? Click on the link below to view a brochure developed by the Homeownership Alliance in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Emergency Preparedness Guide
Mold: Mold could be a serious hazard to you and your family. Check out these links to learn more about the dangers you may face:
US Environmental Protection Agency
National Association of REALTORS®
Radon: Visit these links to find out about this radioactive element:
Living with Radon
Radon Resources from the US Environmental Protection Agency
Radon Resources from the National Association of REALTORS®
Every day, Montgomery County REALTORS® honor the ideals of the Fair Housing Act, which protects people from discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, disability, familial status and national origin. Click here to read what local REALTORS® are doing to ensure equal housing opportunities are available to all consumers.
To Rent or Buy?
What Homeowners Should Know Before They Begin to Shop
What is a FICO® Score?
Ten Ways to Improve Your FICO® Score
Too Many Mortgage Options Confusing You? Consult Your REALTOR®
Selling a Home? Don't Go it Alone
Learn about the home inspection process and the common problems found during a home inspection through ASHI's Virtual Home Inspection Tour.
Prudent Buyers Pre-Select Home Inspectors
Maintaining a home can be like a part time job. Consult the National Association of Home Builders' Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components to learn when parts of your home will need to be replaced.
How to Avoid Settlement Sabotage
Protect Against Identity Theft to Preserve your Real Estate Dreams
How to Deter, Detect and Defend Against Identity Theft
How to Choose a REALTOR®
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