Even though interest rates aren’t quite as low as they at other points in the last couple of years, they are still quite attractive. On top of that, home prices are still somewhat low. For these reasons, many think that now is a great time to buy a home. But before you purchase a home, it is a good idea to make sure you are really ready to buy a home:>>> [Read More]
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There is a lot of talk right now about how now is a good time to buy a home. If you hurry, you might be able to squeeze in a home buyer tax credit. You have to have a home under contract by April 30, though. And you have to be or first time home buyer, or you have lived in your home for five of the last eight years to qualify. Since I don’t fit either requirement, I’m in no hurry to rush into getting something that I might not really want. But my husband and I are looking — tentatively — for a new home. We’ve been in this one for three years, and with my husband finishing his Ph.D., we might look for an “upgrade” if he gets a job in this area.>>> [Read More]
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