Posts with tag FirstTimeHomeBuyers

Housing Market 2011 Forecast : The Appraisal Expert

What will the New Year hold for the U.S. housing market? It depends on who you ask. That's why AOL Real Estate has assembled an all-star panel of real estate mavens and moguls to discuss the questions that matter most to consumers. Should you buy, rent, sell or renovate in 2011? Will home values improve? Which way will... Continue Reading »

Case-Shiller: Home Prices Slump Across the Board

It may be a white Christmas, but all signs point to homeowners still treading in the red. Home prices in all 20 markets measured by the Case-Shiller Home Price Indices dropped in October, the latest month in which data was available. In fact, only the 10-City Composite and four metro areas, three of which are in... Continue Reading »

Secrets to Getting a Government-Backed Loan

Brandy and Tom Donahue, who always pay bills on time, didn't qualify under today's strict guidelines for a government-backed VA or FHA loan because of credit mistakes that were more than 10 years old. Even though the Veterans Administration doesn't require a specific credit score, banks now have set stricter rules. When... Continue Reading »

Homebuyer Tax Credit: Another on the Way?

Could this month's dreadful home sales numbers prompt the feds to offer another homebuyer tax credit? Mum's the word on Capitol Hill, but HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan would not rule out the option during an interview Sunday on CNN. Existing-home sales sank 27.2 percent in July, and sales of new homes dropped to their lowest... Continue Reading »

Key Video Takeaways Anu and Michael are young and their lives are still very much in transition. Michael is making his way through medical school -- and taking out a lot of student loans to do it. Anu is just starting her career, not making as much as she would like, and unsure how quickly her salary... Continue Reading »

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