As its June 30, 2010 closing deadline approaches, the federal home buyer tax credit is back in the news. Unfortunately, the headlines are misleading. Contrary to what you may have read (or heard), the federal home buyer tax credit has not been extended past June 30, 2010. At least not yet. And here’s...

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy More than 60 percent of U.S. homes are “over-assessed”, says an industry trade group. Homeowners pay more in property taxes than they otherwise should have to.  You might be one of them. Have you considered fighting...

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Taxes are due April 15 and if you’re among the millions of Americans who wait until the last week to file, here’s a video interview that could help you reduce your federal tax liability. Originally broadcast by NBC’s...

30 Days Left – The Federal Home Buyer Tax Credit Enters Its Home There’s just 30 days remaining to use the federal home buyer tax credit. The credit ranges up to $8,000 for first-time homebuyers, and up to $6,500 for existing homeworkers who have lived in their main home for 5 of the last...

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy April 15 is Tax Day and the IRS estimates that the average U.S. household will receive a $2,800 tax refund this year.  If you’re among the Americans expecting a refund, this 4-minute piece from NBC’s The Today Show...

As expected, Existing Home Sales fell in February, slipping 30,000 units versus January’s numbers. It’s the 4th straight month in which Existing Home Sales were lower, month-over-month. An “existing” home is one that is previously owned and lived-in (i.e. not new construction). Existing...

Don’t forget that the end of the first time home buyer tax credit is in sight, and I have heard nothing about any extensions. Borrowers need to be in contract by April 30 and close by June 30. Seattle Mortgage Rates, Seattle Home Loans, Washington home loans, Washington Mortgage Rates Related...

Is now the best time to buy a home? With today’s low home prices, many people may be asking that question. Obviously there are a number of incentives, such as the Homebuyer Tax Credit, that make now a good time to buy. But some consumers may still be wondering if they should wait or if now is the...

In November, Congress extended and expanded the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit program to include a subset of “move-up” buyers — homeowners that have owned and lived in their home for 5 of the last 8 years. The credit ranges up to $8,000 per buyer. There’s now just 7 weeks...

Just one month after from blowing away Wall Street, December’s Existing Home Sales hit the skids, shedding nearly 17 percent and falling to a 4-month low. Don’t be alarmed, though. The plunge was expected. And not just because Pending Home Sales cratered last month. When November’s...