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Coldwell Banker CEO: Tax credit working, survey says

By Kim Shindle

The survey of 1,000 homeowners showed that 83 percent said that if they were to purchase a home and qualify for the tax credit, they would engage in “smart spending” -- or put the money toward existing debts, home improvements, savings/investments or household expenses. »

Rendell says $1.2 billion available to help homebuyers

By Kim Shindle

Homebuyers in the Commonwealth will benefit from more than $1.2 billion being made available through the PA Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), according to Gov. Ed Rendell. He announced at a press conference Tuesday that Pennsylvania is “fighting back” against the effects of Wall Street greed by helping homebuyers with low-interest, fixed-rate mortgages offered through... »

PHFA offers Tax Credit Advance Loan — again

By Kim Shindle

The PA Housing Finance Agency announced that it has allocated another $5 million to fund the TCA program, following the federal government’s extension and expansion of the homebuyer’s tax credit, said Kate Newton, PHFA director of Homeownership Programs. »

November 30 is closer than you think

By Hank Lerner, Esq.

November 30th is Monday after Thanksgiving weekend. Are you willing to schedule closing for the 30th if a delay could cost your buyer $8,000? »

FHA allowing homebuyers to use $8,000 tax credit as down payment

By Meghan Tinkham, e-PRO

HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan provided good news yesterday for first-time homebuyers at NAR's Midyear Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C. »

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