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Greenfest 2010 — Contra Costa Association of Realtors — Walnut Creek

Posted by jillcruey in July 16th, 2010 | no comment 
Published in First-Time Homebuyers, Events, Clayton Valley

BUILDING A GREEN COMMUNITY
Contra Costa Association of Realtors
1870 Olympic Boulevard, Walnut Creek
Save the Date! Pass It On!
August 14, 2010 ~ 10 pm to 4 pm

* Demonstrations * Vendors * Kid’s Activities *
* Raffles, Prizes and Give-Aways […]

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Check Your Credit for Free and Keep Your Credit Score High Forever

Posted by jillcruey in February 23rd, 2010 | no comment 
Published in Keller Williams Walnut Creek, First-Time Homebuyers, Finance

Connie Lewis is the Bank of America mortgage loan rep in our Keller Williams Walnut Creek office.  She sent me a link to a website that offers a free credit check.  The site claims checking your own credit will not lower your score.  For more information on check your credit for free click here.
Here are […]

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First Time Home Buyers in the News

Posted by jillcruey in February 17th, 2010 | no comment 
Published in First-Time Homebuyers, Market Statistics, Home Purchase

A good reason for buying a home in today’s market is the affordability index which was at a record low of 15% in year 2009. This along with the US Mortgage rates averaging 5.04% nationwide in 2009, another all-time low, are just two of many reasons to buy a home today.

Don’t forget […]

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IRS Tax Credit Has Been Extended to 4/2010

Posted by jillcruey in November 9th, 2009 | no comment 
Published in First-Time Homebuyers, Home Purchase

More good news for consumers and the housing market recovery!
As it now stands, the federal tax credit will be extended through April 30, 2010, with a 60-day extension if a binding contract is in place prior to the deadline. First-time home buyers will continue to be eligible for a tax credit of […]

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Walnut Creek Down Payment Assistance Programs

Posted by jillcruey in October 4th, 2009 | no comment 
Published in First-Time Homebuyers, Home Purchase, Finance

At the Contra Costa Realtors in Motion meeting on Tuesday,  September 29th, Margalit Ir with the Bank of America gave a presentation on different down payment assistant programs that are available.  The Walnut Creek Down Payment Assistance Program offers up to $65,000 or 17% of the sales price or the appraised value (which ever is […]

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Recommended Reading for First-Time Home Buyers

Posted by jillcruey in August 17th, 2009 | no comment 
Published in First-Time Homebuyers, Home Purchase, Finance

Buying a home is a huge decision – not to mention a large financial commitment – one
not to be taken lightly. Careful research and planning can help make you a more informed
home buyer. Below are some reading sources that can help prepare you for one of the
most important undertakings of your life.

How to Inspect a […]

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