Monthly Archives: February 2009

A Stimulating Buyer Benefit

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that was recently signed into law includes an $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers, available through November 30, 2009. As leading advocates for homeownership, Realtors® have been advocating stimulus measures like … Continue reading

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First Time Home Buyers in Athens, GA – Tax Credit – Link to get IRC Form 5405 for your Taxes

“The expansion of the first-time home buyer tax break as part of the President’s recovery agenda gives money to taxpayers when they need it most, while also targeting an important group of buyers,” said Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. “We view … Continue reading

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Put Your Money Where Your Life Is; How as Homeowners we Naturally put Community First

Many consumers today are understandably worried about their nest egg. For many of them, however, their “nest” is the best investment they can make. Not only does owning a home help people build long-term wealth, but also it provides shelter … Continue reading

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Bringing Real Estate to Radio

The NAR has taken to the airwaves with the premiere earlier this month of Real Estate Today, an interactive radio talk show aimed at helping consumers cut through the clutter to get the truth about real estate from the experts…Realtors! … Continue reading

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What to Do When the Sales Price Leaves You Short

If you’re thinking of selling your home, and the total amount you owe on your mortgage is greater than the current value of your home, you may be facing a short sale. A short sale is one where the net … Continue reading

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Thinking of Making an Offer on a Short Sale? What You Need to Know

Are you looking to buy a new home? Are you thinking that now’s a great time to find bargains? That’s true, but it pays to know a little about the seller’s situation before you make an offer. If a home … Continue reading

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The Top 10 Traits of Highly Successful People

We have all read about people who are successful briefly. They win a gold medal, make a fortune, or star in one great movie… and then disappear. Or, there are those like Marilyn Monroe and Howard Hughes who achieve extraordinary … Continue reading

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A Brief Message to Athens Ga Home Buyers

The top reason for working with me as an agent  is that I can help you find the right home to purchase.  The top ways in which I can assist are through understanding the purchase process, pointing out unnoticed faults … Continue reading

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Alpha Inventions and the Pleasure of Watching others “Over Analyze”

“Submitted on 2009/02/24 at 4:42am Hi all, Just enjoy the thrill and resist over analysing. For instance, how on earth would I have been able to come across this blog? Tell me, how? Thanks to Alphainventions. I have read and … Continue reading

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Athens Annual Events March – June, 2009; Press Release

February 16, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATHENS GEORGIA ANNUAL EVENTS CALENDAR March-June, 2009 CONTACT: Individual Event Organizers as listed below, or Hannah Smith, CVB Communications Manager, 706.357.4430, hsmith@visitathensga.com ATHENS, GA (February 16, 2009) — Events listed below are submitted for … Continue reading

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The Foreclosure Prevention Plan; What does it Contain?

Last week the new Presidential Administration made public its plan to halt the flow of foreclosures. “The administration’s proposed plan, combined with provisions like the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit in the just-enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will … Continue reading

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The Top Ten Challenges Faced by For Sale by Owner

Virtually every Buyer buys by comparison. Having only one house to show prevents you from helping the buyer do comparison shopping. It is difficult to determine the tastes and requirements of a Buyer if you have not had the opportunity … Continue reading

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AlphaInventions; Who’s Listening?

Reader comment regarding Alpha Inventions; “ Increased numbers(hits), but as I browse my stats, no increase in readership of content. The hits are good for the ego indeed, but after the initial rush of “people see me!” Who is listening??? … Continue reading

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As a Homeowner, What Steps you should take based on today’s News

Homeowners, get ready to contact your lenders about loan modifications. Some homeowners may not know what help is available to them through the new $75 billion now available to loan modifications.  If you are in trouble there are options now … Continue reading

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AlphaInventions and Does it Work; A Great Question from another Blogger

A great question from another Blogger about Alpha Inventions and my response; “I’ve also had this phenomenon – one day 8 hits, the next day, hundreds, thanks to alpha inventions. Now, there’s a certain thrill in knowing that so many … Continue reading

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