For those who might be on the fence about taking advantage of the federal home buyers tax credit: Last November, the government expanded and extended the new Homebuyers Tax Credit. According to the program, first-time homebuyers are eligible for a tax credit of 10% of the purchase price of the home, with a maximum credit [...]
The market continues to plug along here in Chittenden County. According to the local MLS, as of October 1st, there were 952 homes listed for sale in Chittenden County which is only 33 more than the same time last year. The average time on market was 131 days. The absorption rate (which is the amount [...]
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This article was part of a recent broadcast on Real Estate Today. Real Estate Today is a radio show that is produced by the National Association of REALTORS® and broadcast in markets nationwide. The show is designed to open doors for buyers and sellers with critical and credible information on the real estate market. It’s [...]
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Mortgage lenders will be subject to new disclosure requirements for mortgage loans under the Federal Reserve Board Truth in Lending Act (TILA) Regulation (Reg Z). The new requirements apply to loan applications filed on or after July 30, 2009 (about two months earlier than originally planned) are complex and compliance will be a challenge for [...]
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