Market Conditions

Missouri Property Tax Credit for Buyers

December 21, 2009

Missouri officials have just made it a little bit easier for home buyers this year.
Last year, Missouri (MO) was the first state to set up a program which allowed first time buyers to use most of the federal housing tax credit money for their down payment.
On Friday, Missouri did it again.
Missouri Property Tax Credit [...]

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This Month in Real Estate – December 2009

December 14, 2009

Video Highlights:

Impact of housing tax credit
Distribution of claims for the housing tax credit by state
Per capita claims of the housing tax credit by state

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What is the Appreciation Rate of Lake St. Louis Waterfront Homes?

December 10, 2009

St. Louis has very few options for homeowners who want to buy a waterfront home with lake access.
Lake St. Louis is the only area in the metro St. Louis area which allows residents to step down to their own dock, jump into their boat and enjoy the day on a 550 acre lake.
The city has [...]

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This Month in Real Estate – November 2009

November 23, 2009

Video Highlights:

Mortgage interest rates compared to last month and last year
The impact of professional staging on selling a home
Staging tips for homeowners

Special Edition – Updated 2009 Homebuyer Tax Credit:

Video Highlights:

Revised requirements for first time buyer tax credit
Requirements for new existing homeowner tax credit
Homes that qualify for the tax credit
3 year requirement to avoid having to [...]

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Who is Eligible for the New Housing Tax Credit?

November 7, 2009

The new Housing Tax Credit should spur housing sales through the winter and spring. Normally, home purchases dwindle to a trickle during the winter months.
The housing tax credit not only extends the deadline for first time buyers, it also expands the eligibility criteria for first time buyers and offers a new tax credit for repeat [...]

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Housing Tax Credit for 1st Time Buyers & Current Homeowners

November 6, 2009

The new and improved housing tax credit has just one step left before it will be officially approved. The current 1st Time Buyer Tax Credit expires on November 30.
The new bill has now passed the Senate and the House, and is slated to be signed by the President today.
Tax Credit Basics:

1st time buyers (including buyers [...]

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