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Hi Wetdawgs

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:12:00 GMT

Yes I'm a first time home buyer and Yes I was trying to get the $8000 tax credit. I was told by the lender that since I could not move in or occupy the home within the time frame given for a VA/conventional loan, the property would have to be listed as a rental and not as a primary home. I really like the house and I didn't want to pass up the opportunity of being able to own it as my home. It would be my oasis when I'm on leave. My family has agreed to maintain the property in my absence. Having it listed as a rental property appears to be more complicated as listing it as a primary residence. Trying to understand it all. I may be out of the $8000 tax credit but at least I found a place that I can call home and that it belongs to me. Thanks for your input.

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Can 1st time home buyers of a rental home qualify for the $8000 tax credit.

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:27:00 GMT

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Interest rates are so darn good!

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:13:00 GMT

How do we get the word out on low interest rates and the ability to own rather than rent? The opportunity to own a home is huge but the newspapers and media will not spread the good news. Virtually everyone we turn over to a lender comes away surprised at how much home they can afford!

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How do I find out about neighborhoods in other towns?

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:05:00 GMT

I'm looking to move out of state and seem to have found good deals online. However, there's no way to tell what the neighborhood is like, what the community spirit is like, how to find a good realtor in the area, nor any way to figure out if it will be "home." How can I find out these non-tangibles when looking at listings?

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How do I find out how long a house has been on the market?

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:09:00 GMT

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How do I find out when the roof was put on a house or about the plumbing?

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 02:36:00 GMT

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How do you find out what a neighborhood is like when looking at homes?

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:13:00 GMT

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