Team Annett

It’s back! The Welcome Home Grant was such a great program last year for many of my buyers. Especially those buying their first home (however, it does not have to be your first home). The program starts today (March 1st, 2011) and usually runs through mid May or whenever funds run out. In short, any buyer meeting specific income guidelines is eligible to be given up to $5,000 in grant money for a down-payment. This money comes from the government, is given to specific banks – and only lasts until each bank runs out of funds. The best part of this program is that the money will never need to be paid back and you are not punished for taking the money by submitting to a higher interest rate. For a list of local lenders in the Cincinnati area who are offering this program, please contact me, Lindsay Annett Shapiro at lindsay.shapiro@cbws.com . For now, here is a short list of the details: read more »

Although the Homebuyer Tax Credit expired for most customers this past summer, it is still available for members of the military who have served outside the U.S. for at least 90 days between January 1, 2009 and May 1, 2010. Details are as follows:

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Is 2011 your year to become a homeowner? Most people who choose a New Year’s resolution typically pick a goal to achieve or habit to break, but 2011 may be the year that they resolve to buy their first home.

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Reading your average good faith estimate from a lender can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. What are all of these closing costs and where did they come from?

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Did you or someone you know miss the tax $8,000 tax credit? If so, it might feel like you made a mistake, but consider this…

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This is the first part of an eight-segment NAR (National Association of Realtor’s) report that addresses Ohio home buying and selling processes and characteristics.

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The $8,000 tax credit may be over, but there are still programs out there that can help first time homebuyers realize their dream of home ownership.

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Buying a first home can be a daunting experience. Here are five common and costly mistakes that novice home buyers make:

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Real Estate is looking good! The following press release was sent to the local media on April 22, 2010 by the Cincinnati Board of Realtors:

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Everyone has been asking, “Do you think the $8,000 tax credit will be extended again?”. Below is a recent email that was sent to all Ohio Real Estate agents this past week regarding the question at hand. 

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