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June/30/2010
Status of the Homebuyer Assistance Act of 2010 Extension
The United States House of Representatives has just passed HR 5623, the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010, by a vote of 409-5. This bill extends the deadline for closing tax credit eligible transactions from June 30 to September, 30, 2010.
June/30/2010
Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended Through 9/30/10
Congress has passed an extension of the Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline!!!!!
The extension applies only to transactions that have ratified contracts in place as of 4/30/10 that have not yet closed.
The new closing deadline for eligible transactions is now September 30, 2010.
April/12/2010
Give Yourself a Hand Charles County
The Charles County Housing Division announced today that thanks to YOUR support, ALL funding for the Neighborhood Conservation Initiative's Downpayment Assistance Program has been committed.*
April/6/2010
Regulators Issue Guidance to Allow Loan Closings During NFIP Lapse
Six of the nation's largest lending authorities (FEMA, Fannie Mae, FHA, Freddie Mac, Office of Thrift Supervision and the Federal Reserve) have issued guidance to administer the federal flood insurance regulations during the current National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) lapse in authority.
March/4/2009
2009 FHA Loan Limits
Changes to the FHA Loan limits due to the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
January/13/2009
St Mary's Sign Ordinance Follow-up
SMAR's proposal to change the way St. Mary's County regulates off-site advertising signs for REALTORS® was introduced before the Board of County Commissioners this morning. WE WON THE RIGHT TO MOVE FORWARD WITH OUR PROPOSAL!!!
November/14/2008
Short Sales
Raising NAR's understanding of REALTOR experiences with Short Sales.
