Blogs Posts on "First Time Homebuyer"

Don't wait until the last minute....again! by Lisa Merritt Realtor on Nov 10, 2009First time buyers, move up buyers....what are you waiting for?The first time homebuyers tax credit of up to $8000 has been extended up to April 30, 2010!!!!! And there has been an expansion to include move-up buyers with a credit of up to $6500!!!Bu...

Essential First Time Buyer Tips by Lisa Merritt Realtor on Oct 15, 2009With the first time homebuyer tax credit window rapidly closing, do your part to make your deal close on time! Many first time buyers seem to think they can just be under contract by November 30, but that is not true!!!! The property must CLOSE by No...

ATTN: Investors, 1st Time Buyers - Great Deal! by Lisa Merritt Realtor on Sep 9, 2009Lisa Merritt | www.lisamerrittrealtor.com | 305-984-0404 1685 SE 30 ST, Homestead, FL INVESTORS or 1st TIME BUYERS: GREAT DEAL! Nearly new, move in condition. 3BR/2.5BA Condo offered at $48,500 Year Built 2005 Sq Fo...

Financing for a FHA 203k loan? by FHA Loan Rates on Sep 6, 2009I’m a first time homebuyer who qualifies for a VA loan but the house I’m trying to buy is a foreclosure so it’s not VA approved so I’m going through the 203k option. The problem is that I don’t want to finance any of th...

$8000 Tax Credit for First Time Buyers May be Extended! by Lisa Merritt Realtor on Aug 25, 2009According to the Washington Post, Bills to extend the maximum $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers are pending in both the U.S. House and the Senate. The credit currently is set to expire on November 30, 2009.Sen. Christopher J. Dodd, a Connec...

New Homebuyer Incentives for New Yorkers by Options Realty on Aug 16, 2009Adding incentives to the pot for first time home buyers in New York, with the hope of fueling new purchases, is the following program. First time buyers may use this incentive in conjunction with the existing federal tax credit program. For those see...

First time buyers - Don't Miss Out! by Lisa Merritt Realtor on Jul 10, 2009ATTN: If you are a first time homebuyer counting on the $8000 tax return and you still haven't found a property, what are you waiting for?You have to close on a property - that is close, not contract - by December 1, 2009 to qualify for the $8000.So,...

Buying a Home on the East End/North Fork of Long Island by Options Realty on Jun 30, 2009If you're a first time buyer, new to the home buying game, among the many things that must be identified prior to your search is your credit score. With lenders tightening all aspects of qualifying for a new home, the above article provides insight...

City of Miami program helps low-income buyers by Lisa Merritt Realtor on Jun 15, 2009If you are househunting for your first home in the City of Miami, have they got a deal for you! First time buyers who qualify can claim $50,000 - $88,000. No typos there. You have to take a workshop, fill out an application, and work with one of thei...

TweetLister - List With Me for More Internet Coverage! by Lisa Merritt Realtor on Jun 9, 2009Just tried out TweetLister this morning for my new condo listing in Miami Beach, and I really love it! So easy to use, it distills all of your listing information into the required 140 characters via easy, pull down menus - even converting your lis...