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There’s new talk about what is currently known about the $8,000 new home-buyer tax credit. Some lawmakers and industries want to extend the credit into next year and modify its terms. New ideas include extending the credit to all homebuyers and increasing it to $15,000. What’s important to remember is that these are just initial plans. The same terms were originally included the first time the housing bill went through congress and were stricken. Here’s USA Today’s list of new proposals currently being discussed:  Read More →

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Earlier this week, the President outlined new plans for reforms of the financial system. It’s been called the biggest set of reforms since the Great Depression. What remains to be seen is how these reforms will actually work. The National Association of Realtors is pleased with the outline. NAR President Charles McMullen provided a statement on June 17. “NAR and our 1.2 million members commend President Obama for developing a comprehensive financial regulatory reform framework. As we have repeatedly noted, it is important to have strong supervision and regulation of the nation  Read More →

Some new regulations have and will go into effect that can affect your closing if you are buying or selling a home. The regulations are as follows: Home Valuation Code of Conduct rules (HVCC): As of May 1, lenders and third parties are prohibited from influencing an appraisal report — this means that there can be no attempt by lenders to speed-up (and thus influence) an appraisal. Borrowers are also required to have access to a copy of the appraisal within three days prior to the closing of their loan (although borrower may waive this right.) So, these rules are already in affect. Housing... [more...]

Fifty things you must do in Cincinnati? The Regional Chamber released a bucket list in their 2009 City Guide. Take a look at their list and see how many things you’ve crossed off! (Items are listed at random.) I’ve highlighted my accomplishments in red.  Read More →

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