Greater DC Real Estate News

Realty Times published an update on the IRS guidelines for receiving the $8000 Tax Credit. In 2009, you could file electronically and get your refund (most of these were amended returns) but if filing in 2010, you must file a paper return. Slows the process down (they need to hang on to as much m...

Banks. I have often been critical of banks and their role in the housing crisis not to mention the economic disaster we find ourselves in. I understand there are some banks (local and community) that try to do the right thing but the overall banking industry itself trys to squeeze the very life (...

Finally, it seems like the "little guy" or the general population is being given a helping hand in the foreclosure/short sale dilema thousands are facing. On the federal level the HAFA (part of the HAMP) program is designed to streamline and simplify the short sale and deeds-in-lieu of foreclosur...

First Time Home Buyers First Time Home Buyer Classes Resume in Arvada, Colorado Free first time home buyer class this February 9th at the Arvada Public Library in Arvada, Colorado. First time home buyer classes are an excellent way to learn how to qualify for the first time home buyer tax credit,...