First Time Buyers 
Information to help first time buyers through the process of buying a their first home
There are currently 14 blog entries related to this category.
Tacoma Condo For Sale | Sunset Plaza
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 at 12:18pm. 153 Views, 0 Comments.
We've just listed a top floor condo in beautiful Sunset Plaza! Located just off 6Th ave, Sunset Plaza is a gated complex with park like grounds. Almost reminds me of Pt Defiance. Sunset Plaza has a pool, tennis court, clubhouse with work out room and several walking trails. It's a real convenient place to live offering access to the 6Th ave night life, minutes to TCC and on the bus line to Downtown.
I noticed the buildings and grounds were in excellent condition as I drove into the complex. The mature landscaping and well kept grounds show a real pride in the complex. There aren't many other condo complexes in Tacoma that have a foot bridge and a rose garden for the owners to enjoy.
The unit we have listed is on the top floor overlooking…
$8,000 Military first time home buyer credit
Thursday, July 8th, 2010 at 8:57pm. 100 Views, 0 Comments.
$8,000 Military first time home buyer credit is alive and well until June 30, 2011. While the general population's $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit has now expired, Congress has extended the benefit for our active duty military members for an additonal year.
How does it work? Pretty simple, buy and close on a home prior to June 30, 2011 and receive an $8,000 credit towards your federal tax. If you normally get a refund, you can expect to receive an additional $8,000 on your check.
How do you know if you qualify? Basically, any active duty service member that has been deployed overseas for at least 90 days from Dec. 31, 2008, and ending before May 1, 2010. Whether you are headed to Ft Lewis or McChord from Korea, Japan, Germany or the…
Fort Lewis Home for Sale
Monday, July 5th, 2010 at 5:43pm. 61 Views, 0 Comments.
One of our Fort Lewis homes for sale has recently become empty and ready for it's new owners. Located in the Capitol City Golf Club Estates, this nearly 1500 sq ft home is move in ready and available for a quick closing. Located in Lacey WA, this home is just a short 30 minute run from JBLM-Joint Base Lewis McChord. While it's located in a golf course community, it's also super close to local shopping, nightlife and recreation out in nearby Rainier WA.
Choose between local hot spots such as the Fire creek grill, Garlic Jim's Pizza, Capitol city golf club, Indian summers golf club or the wildlands outside of Rainier. If you choose Rainier for your recreation, you'll have access to Elk, Black Tailed deer or eastern wild turkeys.
Choose one of the…
Tacoma Foreclosures
Monday, July 5th, 2010 at 4:19pm. 72 Views, 0 Comments.
Tacoma Foreclosures are often the best opportunity for a first time home buyer, move up buyer or real estate investor to pick up a Tacoma home at below market prices. These homes range from "tear down" condition all the way up to absolutely pristine view homes needing zero work to reach "move in ready" status.
Generally, you'll find good discounts in the $200,000 and under price category. In our experience, we've seen some really nice deals in this price range, but competition can be brutal. If you are in search of a well priced Tacoma home under $200,000 expect competition for the home. This, by the way, is an excellent argument for hiring your own buyer's agent. When competition gets tough and every aspect of the contract is crucial, a highly…
Lacey Homes For Sale | Capitol City Golf Club
Thursday, June 10th, 2010 at 10:49am. 81 Views, 0 Comments.
This Capitol City golf club home offers a chance at affordable golf course living . The 3 bedroom 2 bath home offers a fully fenced back yard and spacious covered deck for year round relaxation. The interior is well cared for and provides unexpected features like a full master bath and large walk in closet. Plenty of cabinet space awaits the cook in the kitchen and the floor plan makes excellent use of the nearly 1500 sq ft of living space.
Located on a quite street in Lacey Wa, this home provides easy access to all major services and shopping. Capitol City Golf Club is roughly a 30 minute commute to JB Lewis McChord and an even shorter commute for those working in Olympia.
Unlike many homes for sale in Lacey, this one isn't a short sale or…
90 Day FHA Anti Flipping waiting period waived
Friday, June 4th, 2010 at 3:37pm. 103 Views, 0 Comments.
The 90 day FHA Anti Flipping rule has been temporarily suspended by HUD to allow investors increased opportunity in the current housing market. The current moratorium runs from Feb 2010-Feb 1011 and provides a more equal opportunity for investors to profit from the large amount of distressed homes currently available in Tacoma.
What anti flipping rule?
If you aren't an industry insider or an experienced real estate investor you may not have been aware of the 90 day waiting period for a home to be for FHA financing eligible. Basically, the rule was put into affect during the run up to the bubble and kept investors from buying a property and reselling it in a short period of time to a buyer using FHA financing.
Good or bad for the Pierce County…
NE Tacoma Home For Sale
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 at 10:35am. 128 Views, 0 Comments.
Take advantage of the new low price on this NE Tacoma home for sale before the bank does. Home features 3 beds 1.5 baths and has many recent updates. Granite countertops, newer kitchen cabinets, pleasing floorplan and remodeled bathroom are just some of the surprises you'll find. Priced at only $189,950, this home is awaiting it's new owners. For more information or a private viewing give us a call @ 253-820-2745 or see it here on our site. http://www.brettsellshouses.com/idx/properties/27798/details.html
Puyallup Real Estate Update
Friday, December 11th, 2009 at 7:17pm. 353 Views, 0 Comments.
Puyallup Real Estate
Market Update
Good News for Puyallup Home Sellers
Puyallup continues to show signs of life for potential home sellers hoping to take advantage of the current market and upgrade to a larger home. Puyallup home owners priced correctly in the $250,000 and under price range have a unique opportunity to sell their homes quickly and become a coveted "move up buyer" in the higher price ranges. While good quality, well priced, single family homes are selling briskly under $250,000 the higher price ranges are still loaded with great values. Many of these potential "move up" buyers will also benefit from the $6,500 tax credit as well. If your family has outgrown your current home, you might want to explore your options.
Puyallup South…
Foreclosed Home Search
Saturday, October 24th, 2009 at 11:03am. 218 Views, 0 Comments.
Foreclosed home search is now active and available on our home search www.brettsellshouses.com/idx
Here's a quick rundown of the different options available and why you may choose to use them.
1. Bank Owned/REO
By checking this box your search results will be limited to only those properties that are bank owned or reo's. Of course if you've been reading our site and blog, you already know that often, these are the real deals on the market right now. For those of you not familiar with the terms you can read more about them on our foreclosure page.
Because of the way banks handle their foreclosures, you still won't know whether these homes already have several offers or not. The best foreclosed homes sell in days and they sell to buyers that are…
Will the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit be extended for all?
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at 6:45pm. 315 Views, 0 Comments.
Will the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit be extended?
As we approach the deadline for closing on purchases to qualify for the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of $8,000, I am often asked what the chances are that the program will be extended. The answer to the question is always the same; your guess is as good as mine. However, I can give an update on what is happening in Congress where the decision will be made.
First, there is some very positive news from the U.S. House of Representatives. Last Thursday October 8, 2009 the House passed H.R. 3590, the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009 by a vote of 416 to 0. This bill extends the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit one full year for Military personnel (and some Civilian Federal workers)…
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