In the last year with the help of the tax credit, there has been a rise in first time home buyers. The National Association of Realtors says the percentage of first time buyer is up to 47% in 2009 compared to 41% in 2008 and 36% in 2006.
The unemployment rate is close to peaking and is projected to ease to 9.5% by the end of next year.
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Tags: East Bay, economy, Fremont Real Estate, Tax Credit
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How to Buy a Bank owned home
This is a UTUBE video I thought you all would like. I thought it was funny and entertaining. It hits close to home in regards to bank owned homes and the “foreclosure specialists” assigned to list them..
Tags: Fremont Bank Owned homes, Fremont housing market, Fremont Real Estate, Reo\'s
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when the economy gets bad and people get desperate, some people have no scruples and will try to scam any way they can.
If you are trying to get a mortgage, beware of online scams who are trying to just get your information so they can steal your identity and ruin your credit and your life. Also beware of brokers or lenders who tell you one rate and then give you another (higher rate). Be sure you do business with a “Realtor” or someone else you know and trust. Realtor’s have specific ethics they have to abide by.
Some people are already finding ways to scam the tax credit, and it makes it tougher for those of us who are trying to complete honest business transactions. keep heart there are good, honest, people who will help you get the mortgage you need.
Tags: First Time Buyers Tax Credit., Fremont Economy, Fremont General, fremont realtor, Home buying, Mortgage
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