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Newsweek's List of Top High Schools For 2010
June 23rd, 2010 8:04 PM

Newsweek accomplishes an analysis of all public schools in the US based on how well a school challenges its students, through advanced training and college placement courses and testing.  Only 1600 schools made that List which represents about 6% of all schools.  Seven (7) of our local schools made that List:

  65    Walnut Hills

  77    Wyoming

 190    Indian Hill

 694    Mariemont

1262    Turpin

1427    Mason

1592    Loveland

 

Check out the article for yourself:

http://www.newsweek.com/feature/2010/americas-best-high-schools/list.html

Posted by Pamela Porter on June 23rd, 2010 8:04 PMPost a Comment (0)

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Update on Extension to Homebuyer Tax Credit Closing Date
June 30th, 2010 8:10 AM

Here is the most recent update regarding the Homebuyer Tax Credit and possible extension of the June 30th Closing Deadline.

 What has happened

The United States House of Representatives passed today (June 29) HR 5623 – the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010 – by a vote of 409-5.

 The bill would extend the deadline for closing tax-credit-eligible transactions from June 30 to September 30, 2010.

 What’s next

The National Association of REALTORSâ (NAR) has worked vigorously to get the Closing Deadline extended.

 With this victory in the House, the bill now moves to the Senate where the outcome is much less certain.  It may or may not happen.

 The best advice still is to proceed with any pending transactions as if the June 30, 2010 closing date will remain final and binding.

 

Posted by Pamela Porter on June 30th, 2010 8:10 AMPost a Comment (0)

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Miss Out On the Federal Tax Credit? No Problem There are Still Incentives Out There.
June 10th, 2010 3:29 PM

If you’re like many people, coming up with a down payment and getting a mortgage loan are keeping you from realizing the American Dream.

Good news! Now, there are state and local homebuyer assistance programs to help you with a mortgage loan and down payment. If you are an Ohio resident, here are three sources you’ll definitely want to check out:

1. Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA), an independent state agency, is offering home buying assistance programs plus help with down payments.

2. City of Cincinnati has the American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI) that provides down payment assistance on home purchases located within the city limits.

3. Community Development Banking Forum, a group of seven leading banks in Greater Cincinnati, is offering attractive mortgage loans with down payment assistance.

1. OHFA Home Buyer Assistance Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, have limited income, a college grad just starting out, or active in the military, there’s a program for you:

First-Time Homebuyer Program: For low and moderate income buyers. Fixed-rate loans and competitive interest rates and make it affordable for qualified buyers. Visit: www.ohiohome.org/homebuyer/first_time.aspx

Ohio Heroes Program: Everyday heroes such as emergency personnel, teachers, medical staff, military service personnel and others get a .25% interest rate reduction with the First-Time Homebuyer Program. Visit: www.ohiohome.org/homebuyer/heroes.aspx

Down Payment Assistance Grant: Buyers participating in the First-Time Homebuyer Program, Target Area Loan Program and Ohio Heroes Program can use this grant to reduce out-of-pocket expenses. Visit: www.ohiohome.org/homebuyer/downpayment.aspx

 

For an overview of all OHFA programs, visit: www.ohiohome.org/homebuyer/default.aspx

2. City of Cincinnati’s American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI)

The American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI) helps first-time homebuyers buying a singlefamily home within city limits. Buyers can be awarded up to $8,500 to be used for down payment and/or closing costs. Visit: www.ci.cincinnati.oh.us/cdap/pages/-9500-/

 

3. Community Development Banking Forum Seven lenders in Greater Cincinnati have developed mortgage lending packages that offer attractive rates and down payment assistance. Many of the programs can accommodate buyers with lower FICO scores. Participating lenders are: Chase, Fifth Third, First Financial, Huntington, Key Bank, PNC and US Bank. Contact lenders for details. Visit:  http://www2.cabr.org/files/MortgagePartnerGrid.pdf

 

Don’t miss out on these great home buyer incentives! Contact your REALTOR® to learn how you can take advantage of these programs.

Posted by Pamela Porter on June 10th, 2010 3:29 PMPost a Comment (0)

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