Here is a thing you don’t hear too much of lately: bid offs. One of my first time buyers just lost a bid on a home. He made a strong offer, but was beat out by someone with slightly more buying power. Another listing of mine has had several offers in a very short time […]
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This One Time At PodCamp….
Once upon a time (in March of 2009) there was a PodCamp Western MA. I attended and have already written about my eye opening experience. A long time user of social media, I had only recently begun blogging and using other new media to try to grow my real estate career. PodCamp Western MA spurred […]
Should You Buy a Short Sale Home in Western MA?
During my work as a real estate agent in Westfield, MA and the surrounding areas of Western MA I run into a lot of discussion about short sales. There are some things to consider when shopping for a new home and thinking about whether or not you should look at short sales. Who SHOULD buy […]
The Home Buyer Tax Credit Expires April 30, 2010!
APRIL 30, 2010 That is when the home buyer tax credit expires. No kidding. No rumors of extensions. GONE. If you are a first time homebuyer, you must close on your new home by April 30, 2010 to collect up to $8,000 in tax benefits. Other buyers who may qualify for the “Step Up” Home […]
Tax Buyer Credit May Be Extended!
There has been much speculation about the extension of the home buyer tax credit, but until today not much tangible to work with. This afternoon and evening news started coming down the pipeline that shows that there is hope for an extension. Here is an article by Bloomberg And another by Boston.com And the Associated […]
