West Chester & Liberty Township OH Real Estate: Don’t Worry If You Missed Out On The Home Buyer Tax Credit

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The home buyer tax credit may be gone, but don’t worry. You may have missed out on the first time homebuyer tax credit of $8000, but the opportunities presented by today’s historically low interest rates are even better than they were this spring.  For instance… If you buy a home right now at today’s low interest rates, you can save ten’s of thousand’s of dollars!

Interest Rates Are Low!  A $200,000 30 year mortgage at the current rate of 4.60%* can save you ten’s of thousand’s of dollars over the life of the loan versus the same loan with the 5.50% rate from earlier this year!With some research you can hold the key to your new home

Buy a home now and gain so much more than what was possible with the $8000 tax credit. You really don’t want to miss out on this savings and opportunity.  On top of the great savings the low interest rates present, there is another opportunity.

The inventory of homes for sale right now is really great and the prices on many of these homes are really good. To start your home search contact us today at (513) 874-1830 or visit our website, www.LowryTeam.com.  Buying a foreclosed / bank owned home or a short sale can be a great investment opportunity under the right circumstances.  If you would like to receive a FREE list of foreclosures & short sale homes for sale you can request a list using our Foreclosure Finder Service

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West Chester & Liberty Township OH Real Estate: FHA Loans

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1. FHA loans are not only for first time homebuyers.

Many people believe FHA loans are available only to first-time home buyers, but this is not true.  While it’s true many home buyers are buying their first home using an FHA loan, but a large number of move up/repeat home buyers are also utilizing the opportunity of the FHA loans as a home financing option.

 2. FHA loans are not only for lower-income homebuyers.

FHA loans are available to everyone. There are many homebuyers in West Chester and Liberty Township Ohio using FHA financing.  There are no income restrictions tied to FHA loans.  Just as with conventional mortgage financing, home buyers do need to qualify for a mortgage based on their income, monthly debt obligations and credit scores.

  3. FHA loans are not just for small mortgages.

Currently in Butler County, Warren County and Hamilton County, Ohio the FHA loan limits are $337,500.  Keep in mind that this is the loan limit.  So, as an example, someone buying a home with a 3.5% down payment could buy a home for as much as a $350,000 purchase price.  Which leads to my last point on FHA mortgage lending.

4. FHA loans are often more affordable than conventional financing. FHA loans offer very competitive interest rates when compared to other loans.  Home buyers  also benefit from a much lower down payment, as I mentioned above.  The down payment required to buy a home can be as low as 3.50%.  And also the mortgage insurance premium may be lower on the FHA financing when compared to the conventional mortgage insurance for loans with less that 20% down.

For more information on FHA financing or for a referral to a terrific mortgage loan consultant please call Eric Lowry at (513) 874-1830 or visit our website, LowryTeam.com.

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West Chester & Liberty Township OH Real Estate: This Month In Real Estate July 2010

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West Chester OH Real Estate: Now Is The Time For First Time Home Buyers

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For first time home buyers now is the time to act.  With the government offering an $8000 tax credit on homes purchased by April 30th, 2010 and with the historically low interest rates available today, this is an opportunity not to be missed! 

First of all there is the tax credit.  It goes like this, buy a home by April 30th, file your tax return and get cash back from the government.  This is a true credit and not just a nice deduction.  Of course there are some limitations based on your income level, etc.  You should definitely consult a tax professional regarding your own personal situation.

Second, we have the low interest rates.  As of today they are hovering around 5.00% for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.  These are terrific rates that will not last!  Why won’t they last?  Because the government’s intervention in the mortgage markets which forced rates to drop dramatically is slated to end on March 30th, 2010.  When this stops, rates go up.  Some experts predict that rates will be over 6.00% by year’s end.  Don’t miss out!

In addition to both of these great factors, home prices and selection are also terrific.  With housing prices having fallen and the available supply of homes for sale still very, very good, this would be a great time to buy even without the tax credit and low interest rates.

So we have:

$8000.  tax credit + low interest rates + low home prices + great selection of homes = FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY!

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West Chester OH Real Estate News: Low Mortgage Rates, Catch Them While You Can

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Now might be the best time to lock in a low mortgage rate

Low interest rates have been gracing the real estate market with their presence for the past year but the word on the street is that they won’t be here much longer.  While mortgage rates aren’t going to skyrocket out of sight, it is doubtful that they will decrease and certain that they will steadily begin to rise.  Many so called experts expect that the 30 year rates may be at 6.00% or higher by years end. 

For those wishing to lock in at below 5%, the time just might be now or never (or at least for a very long time).  Today in fact I saw a 30 year fixed mortgage rate quoted at 4.85%.  The general sentiment among economists is that rates are not going anywhere but up from here and in my opinion this is definitely the case.  The federal government’s intervention in the mortgage market has caused rates to be artificially low for some time now.  This intervention is coming to an end by March 30th.

The strengthening of the economy equals less chance for discounted rates.  If you are looking to buy a home, now is the best time to do so.  We have low interest rates, tax credits and a great supply of homes for sale.  These three factors will not line up like this again at one time, for a very long time.

Looking for a referral to a good lender with good interest rates and reasonable closing costs?  Call me or email me and I will get you in touch with a lender that will take great care in getting your financing lined up for you.

Thinking of buying a home in West Chester, Beckett Ridge or Liberty Township, Fairfield Township, Monroe or Mason Ohio?

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West Chester OH Real Estate: Get a Mortgage Before Searching For A Home

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Finding a mortgage before looking for real estate is a smart idea

The first step in buying a home should be getting a mortgage.  Getting a mortgage, or rather getting approved for a mortgage, lets you know what you can expect in the way of a monthly payment before you begin to look at homes.

Interest rates can have a big impact on what your monthly payment ultimately ends up being and rates have been inching upward in the last few weeks.  Now is the time to take advantage of both these historically low interest rates as well as the tax credits now being made available to both first time homebuyers and move up buyers.

There are any places to look for a mortgage these days.  There are banks, mortgage brokers, finance companies, credit unions and private lenders.  Often experienced Realtors have mortgage brokers or banks that they work with often and using a lender that has a good reputation is often a safe bet.

When looking for a mortgage you should have a good idea how much you can afford to pay each month.  Look into the past, present and future to determine this.  It is of the utmost importance not to bite off more than you can chew when it comes to your finances and the affordability of a home that you might buy.

When applying for a loan you will need to provide documentation of income, monthly expenses, and assets.  Have your financial statements and tax returns ready and the process will be much easier.

Having a mortgage ready to go before finding a property will make the entire process smoother.  Financing is harder to get these days and being prepared is a wise step in the home buying process.

Looking for a referral to a good lender with good interest rates and reasonable closing costs?  Call me or email me and I will get you in touch with a lender that will take great care in getting your financing lined up for you.

Thinking of buying a home in West Chester, Beckett Ridge or Liberty Township, Fairfield Township, Monroe or Mason Ohio?

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