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The $8000 tax credit is a nice perk for first-time homebuyers. In my opinion, new Buyers should look at it as a perk, not as an incentive:
1) Qualify for a home based on solid income, a certain level of confidence in job security, and ability to repay for years to come.
2) Find a nice property that you don’t have to sell for at least 5 years, better if you can keep it for 10 years or more, possibly as a rental later on.
3) Don’t let the pending deadline for free money lure you into a dump! First… Continue

10) A thousand business cards are on the kitchen counter, the property has been on the market longer than normal, and the listing agent says he’s looking for offers. It looked good on paper, but nobody felt like doing anything after seeing the house. (Note to Seller: wake up and smell the business cards.)

9) It’s a bank-owned property on the market for over 30 days (Substitute the appropriate “expiration” date for your market). Unless this property fell out of escrow with a Buyer who could not… Continue

At some time in life, many of us were told we have no business complaining about things in life that we don't know about, don't participate in, or don't help to make better.

I'm paraphrasing a few examples here ...

Obama has said it - "I can't do it alone. I need your help."

My former CEO said it "Bring me a problem, and bring me a solution."

My former boss said "Great point - you are in charge of fixing it."

My REO Masters Co-Founder Scott MacLaine said it "This is an organization where me… Continue