first time home buyer – owner loan

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do i fall under a first time home buyer?

katie n asked: my husband and I own a house in upstate NY. my name is on the deed. but I have not signed the loan. If we get a divorce would I be eligible to receive the first time home buyers 8000$ stimulus package deal?Ruth

Posted December 14th, 2009 in Renting & Real Estate | 8 Comments »

I will be a first time home-buyer and I don’t know where to start on purchasing or financing a new home?

showstoppper_1 asked: I have gotten my three credit reports and i took a home buyer education class so where do i go from hereJuanita

Posted December 3rd, 2009 in Renting & Real Estate | 3 Comments »

First time home buyer in Pennsylvania – any benefits available?

myspacejunkie asked: I know that there are programs out there for first time home buyers. The problem is that when I google it, I get a myriad of sites, most of which are “grants” that are not really grants but rather clever marketing tactics used by mortgage companies. Any suggestions?Diana

Posted December 3rd, 2009 in Renting & Real Estate | 4 Comments »

I want to be a first time home buyer – but I do not have any money put away for extra costs?

Claudette asked: Are there any free grant funds to help to assist in get money to be used for personal use to help in purchasing a home a as first time home buyer?Willie

Posted November 13th, 2009 in Renting & Real Estate | 6 Comments »

Who is a first time home buyer?

Ili asked: I am on the title of our house, but, not on the loan. Do I qualify as a first time home buyer should I decide to purchase?Brent

Posted October 9th, 2009 in Renting & Real Estate | 5 Comments »

Am I considered a first time home buyer?

RJ asked: My wife and I are getting divorced. We currently own a home and both our names are on the mortgage. If I were to buy my own house in my own name, do I qualify as a first time home buyer?
I live in PAPhillip

Posted October 8th, 2009 in Renting & Real Estate | 5 Comments »

I filed a quit claim deed when i got divorced in 02, do i qualify as a first time home buyer now?

thomas j asked: Ex wife was foreclosed on last year, my name was still on the mortgage so the foreclosure is on my credit report. My new wife and I are closing on a home next week and are hoping to take advantage of the 8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers. Does the [...]

Posted October 7th, 2009 in Renting & Real Estate | 5 Comments »

What does a real estate agent do for a first time home buyer?

Chuck asked: We are dealing with a “new” realtor, with not much experience. This person is a close friend who wants to help us buy our first home. Does the buying process really entail all that much from the buyers realtor? What services should I expect, so I know I’m not making [...]

Posted September 15th, 2009 in Renting & Real Estate | 2 Comments »

What questions should a first-time home buyer ask the realtor?

martinlh asked: I’m looking to buy a home for the first time. Could use some advice on what to look at and ask about.Marvin

Posted August 30th, 2009 in Renting & Real Estate | 2 Comments »

If i am a first time home buyer is there any Government grants I can get in Kansas?

Sparky asked: I am moving in October and I wanted to buy a house If i am a first time home buyer is there any Government grants I can get in Kansas? i would be living in Wyandotte county. If there is and they loans for my down payment or are they free grant [...]

Posted August 20th, 2009 in Renting & Real Estate | 3 Comments »