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  1. Come to "First Time Homebuying Seminar" Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Some of the subjects... http://bit.ly/6rfJHH
  2. Come to "First Time Homebuying Seminar" Wednesday, January 6, 2010 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Some of the subjects... http://bit.ly/5zNcIE
  3. Come to "First Time Homebuying Seminar" Tuesday, January 12, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Some of the subjects... http://bit.ly/691FcT
  4. Nationwide 4 out of 10 home buyers utilizing FHA loans: http://tr.im/Ird5. In 2009, 6 out of every 10 of our clients utilized FHA loans.
  5. Was on vacation in Miami for a week and a half, back in Chicago. Only a 60 degree difference.
  6. Video about extended $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB4v4iEddio
  7. A special Christmas present for StartingPoint Realty fans: Comment to this post that 'you're in' and we'll send you... http://bit.ly/7aUwQd
  8. Filming a video today with local CPA regarding how to claim the first time homebuyer credit if you buy in the first half of 2010.
  9. IRS scenarios on whether you can claim the $8,000 first time homebuyer credit:http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=206294,00.html
  10. Question: If one (or couple) has a good job, good credit, and advised properly, should the requirement for a downpayment be higher than 3.5%
  11. I'll save my opinions for when the details surface,but it looks like FHA is going to raise their downpayment requirements: http://tr.im/GtGY
  12. Helping client find their first home in Wheeling, Arlington Heights, Palatine area, under $250K. Also have client looking in Rogers Park.
  13. Last week we had 3 FHA appraisals come back where the home needs minor repairs. If you're dealing with an REO, be careful, no cooperation.
  14. Come to "First Time Homebuying Seminar" Wednesday, December 16 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Some of the subjects... http://bit.ly/4pAIig
  15. Had a client recently buy a condo at 420 S Clinton, Chicago- very impressed with the building. Well managed, great location, good reserves.
  16. Buddy Guy dates anounced:http://buddyguy.com/about/january-faqs/
  17. Excellent article for any potential home buyer: http://tr.im/F14Q
  18. @Jon_Favreau Any chance for a new Dinner for Five season or at least a few episodes? Loved that show, wife bought me the whole DVD set
  19. Press release we sent out yesterday regarding our opinion of the $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers: http://tr.im/ELXD
  20. Our monthly newsletter for first time home buyers: http://tr.im/Eigv