Daily Archives: February 12, 2009

It looks like the $15k Tax Credit Missed the Cut; Stimulus Plan Update

  While the $15,000 Tax Credit for Home Buyers was passed by the Senate earlier in the week, it is now cut from consideration as the final piece of legislation heads toward the President’s desk. The following is a statement … Continue reading

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Interest Rates Slide this week according to Freddie!

Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey for the week ending February 12, 2009.  During this time frame, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.16 percent, down from last week when it averaged 5.25 percent. Last … Continue reading

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Oconee Chamber Business Expo

On April 30, 2009, the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce will host the 19th Annual Business Expo from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Oconee Civic Center.  Annually there are more than 1,000 people who attend the Expo. The … Continue reading

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Deciding how much house you can afford

Before you start house hunting, you need to determine how much house you can afford, which will entail getting preapproved for a home loan. A real estate agent can help you find a mortgage broker to begin the process. While … Continue reading

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