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Living in Portland Oregon
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Talk about living and working in Portland Oregon with emphasis on everything 'Green' and educating First Time Home Buyers.
Recent Posts
Is the Buyers Market in Portland Over?
MSNBC Business has reported that Home sales surged for the second month in a row in October, climbing to the highest level in 2 1/2 years as first-time buyers rushed to take advantage of the tax credit which was scheduled to expire on November 30, ...
Portland OR Home Prices Holding Up
According to Zillow’s Real Estate Market Reports for September, Portland home values were down just 7.3% compared to September 2008. ...
IRS Reference Site for the New Tax Credits of 2010
This site if the official IRS site with detailed information and a great FAQ section on both the extended First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit and the new Repeat Homebuyer Tax Credit. Bookmark it! www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/glance.php ...
Existing Homeowner Tax Credit Question
I have owned and occupied my home for the past six years and have already signed a contract to sell it and to buy a new home. I did this on November 1st with a closing date of November 25, 2009. Will I qualify for the new Existing Homeowner Tax Cre...
2010 Home Purchase Tax Credit Changes
The full details are still being printed but the intent is clear. The First Time Homebuyer credit of $8000. will continue for homes purchased by April 30, 2010. That give us just five months to take advantage of this great incentive. The only chang...
Green Living Tips From Portland Oregon
I completed the Earth Advantage Green Broker Certification this week and have so much information to share that I will post at least once a week a great tip on saving energy in the home. We all know that front load clothes washers use about 50% less ...
