TOP HEADLINES

  • Congress extends tax credit closing deadline to September 30. The extension applies only to transactions that have ratified contracts in place as of April 30, 2010, that have not yet closed.

  • U.S. service members may qualify for the homebuyer tax credits through April 2011. Members of the U.S. military, foreign service and intelligence communities have another year to purchase a home and claim the homebuyer tax credit. For all others, the law requires qualifying buyers to enter into a binding contract to buy a principal residence by April 30, 2010 and close on the home by June 30, 2010.

  • Illinois HOME START loan program helps first-time buyers with the down payment.

  • If you’re a buyer, this market’s for you! With low interest rates and more affordable prices, this may be the best buying opportunity in years! Get the facts about today's Illinois real estate markets.

  • Don’t wait until it’s too late to take advantage of the $8,000 first-time buyer tax credit and Illinois’ new Home Start Advance Loan, which allows qualifying buyers to get an advance loan on their anticipated tax credit to use toward a down payment.

  • With government programs to help home buyers and homeowners facing foreclosures, there will be more activity in the marketplace and more opportunities for you! Get facts you should know about today's Illinois real estate markets. 

  • HUD published new 2009 FHA loan limits per the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Find the new 2009 loan limits for your area and learn about first-time buyer programs.

  • If you are a homeowner at risk of foreclosure you need to know there are programs and services that can help. Learn how to avoid foreclosure and find out if you qualify for foreclosure help under the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan.

 

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