Likely Extension of the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

Although the extension of the first-time home buyer tax credit is still uncertain, according to an article from The Wall Street Journal, Senate negotiators have reached a tentative deal to extend the tax credit.

Coat the Community 2009

This year we reached our goal of a 1000 coats collected!  Thank you to everyone who helped us with the event this year including the Salvation Army, WCIA, 92.5-The Chief, County Market, and Herriots!  Also a special thanks to everyone that donated gift certificates for our contest including Atlanta Bread Company, Buffalo Wild Wings, County Market, [...]

What is Home Staging?

When preparing your home for sale it is a great idea to think about “staging” your home.  Staging will set the scene in your home to create immediate buyer interest in your property.  This will then lead to your home selling for the highest possible price in today’s market. Staging can be especially important in [...]

Home Buyer Tax Credit Possible Extension!

As it stands the $8000 Home Buyer Tax Credit is set to expire December 1st 2009.  Lawmakers are currently trying extend the program through June of 2010 removing the first time home buyer requirements as well as to raise the eligibility income limits.  According to the Associated Press, nationally first time home buyer sales have [...]

Have an Investment Property?

Do you have an investment property, or are you thinking about purchasing one?  Do you handle everything by yourself or do you use a property management company?  Today I wanted to talk about some of the advantages of using a property management company to help manage a rental/investment property.  So what can a property management company do [...]

Top things not to do before making a home purchase.

Since it is a great time to buy real estate, I thought today I would focus on the most important items not to do before buying a home.   Making a large purchase that could affect your buying power, such as a Boat, Car or Furniture Opening any new revolving credit accounts as too many inquiries [...]

Exciting News in the Champaign County Real Estate Market

Our local market has some exciting news to share.  We have had three months in a row where sales in 2009 were better than in 2008.  In fact, September was a whopping 17.6% better than a year ago.  Interest rates continue to be low and the $8000 tax credit is still available for those who [...]

October 2009 Ironwood Neighborhood Market Update

Ironwood Subdivision Facts and Figures (2009 to Date) Average Days on Market – 77 Days List Price to Sale Price Ratio – 97.2% Average Sale Price – $279,237 Number of Closed Sales – 18 Number of Pending Sales -4 Number of Active Listings – 23 Search for all homes for sale in Champaign County Here. Find out [...]

Only 2 months left for the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit!

The current First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit program is set to expire December 1, 2009!  You still have time to take advantage and find your perfect home!  Learn from a Champaign County Buyer specialist on how you can participate in this great program before it is too late. Remember you do not have to be a [...]