October 2009
Not Buying? You’ll Still Benefit From the Home Buyer Tax Credit!
October 30, 2009 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
Since the beginning of 2009, first time homebuyers have benefited from an $8,000 gift directly from Uncle Sam. Qualifying for the gift was easy and thousands of people benefited. As I write this, plans are in place to extend and modify the tax credit into next Spring (thank heavens), which will continue to help economic [...]
Homebuyer’s Tax Credit Has NOT Yet Passed — Not Quite!
October 28, 2009 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
As I write this at 4:45 PDT, our local news station, along with several lenders and title companies are reporting that the Homebuyer’s Tax Credit has passed and will be extended to April 2010. While that’s GREAT news, it’s not quite right yet, from what I can see. Looks like the Senate has agreed to [...]
Senate Activity on Extending the $8k Tax Credit
October 27, 2009 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
Like almost everyone I know that works in the housing industry, I’ve been chasing myself around for the last few weeks trying to get all of the First Time Homebuyers in my client list qualified and under contract so that they were eligible for the $8,000 tax credit … due to expire on November 30th. It’s [...]
Don’t Move Money Around
October 22, 2009 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
I sometimes hear frustration from buyers who are being asked to produce the papertrail that supports the source of the money being used for the downpayment and closing costs. The underwriter (the person that issues final approval for your loan) requires this information as one method of eliminating the possiblity of fraud, to meet the requirements of investors with whom [...]
Dear Buyer … Please Quit Spending!
October 20, 2009 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
Sigh, it’s happened yet again. Somehow no matter how much counseling, another Buyer’s forgotten one of the golden rules of buying a house: If you spend money on credit cards, buy a new major appliance on credit, buy a new car, decided to furnish your new home before closing … you run the risk of [...]
There’s a Certain Peacefulness About Owning a Home
October 20, 2009 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
I just came back in the house and to my home office desk. The weather is gorgeous — clear blue sky and the garden just called for a quick walk through. Picked a few dahlias and stuff to put in a vase on my desk. Such peacefulness. Yes, I know that owning a home is [...]
Impact of King County Furlough Days on First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
October 12, 2009 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
I received a message late last week from one of my helpful resource folks, Garrett Huffman of the Master Builder’s Association, regarding real estate closings and King County furlough days. Earlier this year I posted a blog entry listing the days various King County offices would be closed in an effort to help minimize budget [...]
Happy Thanksgiving to My Canadian Friends!
October 12, 2009 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
May you be surrounded by friends and family … and may you be full of good things … like TURKEY! and may you find a comfy chair afterwards to nap it all off!
Auburn, Washington Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair
October 7, 2009 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
The Auburn area Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual trade fair at the Supermall of the Great Northwest this coming Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Enter using the Aviation Court, then turn right — We’ll be located near the Black Minerals and Glow Golf stores. I’ll be there greeting everyone that walks in … with [...]
