NEWS ARCHIVE
2011
Federal Home Buyer Tax Credit - Time is up!
Members of the Military had 1 extra year to take advantage of the credit, a binding contract had to be signed before April 30th, 2011 and closing had to occur by June 30th, 2011
Greater Capitol Area Association of Realtors:
Turning Point Seen in Montgomery County Residential Housing Market
Feb. 18th, 2011
"Market fundamentals are strong in the Washington area. A stabilizing local economy, rising consumer confidence, population growth, and relatively low interest rates are helping the DC area lead the nation in the recovery of its housing market. GCAAR is predicting that median sales prices will appreciate 3% - 5% in 2011, and the volume of sales will increase."
2010AnnualReport-MCfinal(ed).pdf
2010
Lowe's Expands Support of the Military with Year-Round Discount
Feb. 10th, 2010
10 Percent discount for Active, Reserve, Retired and Disabled Military Personnel and Immediate Family Members all day, every day
Available on in-stock and special order purchases up to $5,000 Website sales, previous sales, purchase of services or gift cards are excluded from this offer.
2009
FHA changed requirements... more HAP - Military Homeowner Relief
December 2008
4.5% interest rates? read As part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, FHA is changing their downpayment and maximum LTV requirements read
SEPTEMBER 2008
$4 Billion to Be Allocated to Stabilize Neighborhoods and Local Communities
read
JUNE 2008
May Existing-Home Sales Show Modest Gain
read NAR - Home Sales May Rise Modestly before Broader Upturn in Second Half of 2008 read