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Typically when an offer to purchase a house is made, you, as the buyer, will also pay an “earnest money” deposit.  This deposit shows the seller that you’re serious about the offer to purchase the property. 

The amount of earnest money deposit varies based on the type of property being purchased and local market conditions.  As your real estate professional, I’ll help you determine the appropriate amount to pay as an earnest money deposit. read on....

Congress extended the Tax Credit for home buyers through April 30, 2010, but  time is running out quickly so it's time to act now.  If you have lived in your current home for at least 5 years and you want to trade up, you could qualify for a $6,500 tax credit.  If you've never bought a home before, you may qualify for an $8,000 credit.

Everyone likes free money - don't let this opportunity slip by!

If you have considered purchasing a new appliance, now is the time for South Dakiota and Nebraska Residents!  Rebates are available!  Nebraska residents rebates go into effect next month.

Here's a quick recap of what you can earn:

Iowa

• Furnaces, $200 to $400; Air conditioners, $100 to $200; Hot water heaters, $100 to $200; Refrigerators, $200 to $500; Dishwashers, $200 to $250; Clothes washers, $200.

South Dakota

• Clothes washers, $100; Dishwashers, $75; Refrigerators, $150; Freezers, $150; Water heaters, $125.

Nebraska (starts April 1st)

For more details on how to apply, check out the Sioux City Journal article posted February 28, 2010. http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/business/local/article_19009601-83ea-51d8-8116-d022b1cdd7b7.html

Saturday, February 27, 2010

2:00 - 2:45 PM

Siouxland Home Show, Sioux City Convention Center, 801 4th Street

Please join us for a Home Show seminar on Saturday from 2:00 - 2:45 in the seminar room.  Attendance is free when you attend the Home Show and you will learn from our Home Staging Specialists on techniques to stage a home.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

1:00 - 1:45 PM

Siouxland Home Show, Sioux City Convention Center, 801 4th Street

Please join us for a Home Show Seminar on Saturday from 1:00 - 1:45 in the seminar room.  Attendance is free for those attending the home show and you will learn everything you need to know when buying a home.  A MUST for first time home buyers.

Topics covered

• I think it may be time to buy our first home.  What now?
• Negotiating the purchase price
• All things financial working towards securing a mortgage
• The escrow process and what it means
• Finding the "right" house
• The inspection process protects everyone