Questions?? Questions?? Questions??

Short Sales? Foreclosures? REO Properties? Bank Owned Properties? HUD Repos? What kind of houses are these? Are they good Deals? Should I buy one?

VA? FHA? Conventional Financing? ARMS? 15 Year? 30 Year? What Down payment? Points? Buy Down? Closing Costs? Yikes, what should I do???

There are many opportunities and questions in today’s real estate market. I believe because there are also so many unknowns and choices that consumers are overwhelmed and fearful of making a decision. They don’t want to make the WRONG decision.

Our responsibility is to help you make the decision that is RIGHT for you. We are passionate about this. We want what is best for you. As professionals, we have been guiding home buyers and sellers through this maze for a long time. We are continually educating ourselves on the latest laws, trends, marketing ideas, and technology so that we can answer your questions and point you in the right direction.

If you are a buyer with questions or frustrations, let us help you with some answers. If you are a seller and need some counsel or want to know our marketing strategies, give us a call or email or visit our website. We consider it an honor to be of help to our neighbors and friends. Thank you.

Home Selling Assistance for Military Members

Many military members are not aware of the Homeowners Assistance Program
(HAP) that went into effect when the Stimulus package was signed last month.
Most of the info on the "Homeowner's Assistance Program" is found on their
website (http://hap.usace.army.mil).

- Current provisions from HAP:
*Reimburse the applicant for part of your loss from selling the
home.
*Assist the applicant if you don't receive enough proceeds from the
sale of the home to pay off the mortgage
*Buy the applicant's home by paying off the mortgage (not available
for overseas applicants).
*Help the applicant if the mortgage is in default.

- Individuals eligible for HAP now that the Economic Stimulus Package is
signed:
*Wounded warriors with at least a 30% disability rating relocating
for medical treatment or medical retirement
*Uniformed Service Members under PCS orders to a duty station
outside a 50-mile radius of their current station. The primary residence
must have been purchased before July 1, 2006 and sold between July 1, 2006
and Sep. 30, 2012.
*Uniformed Service Members, & Federal Civilians including NAF
(nonappropriated
funds) employees who are affected by BRAC (Base Realignment & Closure),
without tying the decline in home values to BRAC.
*The Spouse of a member of the Armed Forces or a civilian employee
of the Department of Defense or the United States Coast Guard if - the
member or employee was killed in the line of duty or in the performance of
his or her duties during a deployment on or after September 11, 2001, in
support of the Armed Forces or died from a wound, injury, or illness
incurred in the line of duty during such a deployment.

Military Tax Credit Extension

We are pleased to present another reminder to all of our military and DOD personel about the Home Buyer's Tax Credit Extension that has been granted to those who qualify. Take the time to view the video and make sure that any of our Military Members who might qualify are aware of this benefit and extension.

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Military Tax Credit Extension

Whidbey Island's Real Estate Company of Choice presents a short video explaining the Home Buyer's Tax Credit Extension for qualified military members. Please forward to any military member that you might know who is considering purchasing a home. We want to get this word out. Thanks.