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Thanks to raveis.com for providing the answers to some frequently asked questions regarding the new first time homebuyer tax credit... FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT FAQ’s Frequently Asked Questions In 2008, Congress enacted a $7500 tax credit designed ...  [Read More]
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Kathleen Packer
What is a mill rate? The mill rate is the amount of tax paid per dollar of the assessed property value. The rate is expressed in mills; one mill is one tenth of a cent. How are property taxes determined? The total assessed value of your home is multiplied ...  [Read More]
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Kathleen Packer
Thanks to William Raveis Mortgage for providing the following information regarding the new tax credit for first-time homebuyers: FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT Frequently Asked Questions As part of its major housing legislation (H.R. 3221), Congress ...  [Read More]
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Kathleen Packer
Here are the latest mortgage rates from Jack Greer of William Raveis Mortgage: Mortgage Rates for CT Product Interest Rates Annual Percentage Rate 15 YR Fixed Conforming 5.875% 6.165% 15 YR Fixed Jumbo 6.250% 6.471% 30 YR Fixed Conforming 6.375% 6.554% ...  [Read More]
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Kathleen Packer
Here are the latest mortgage rates (updated July 25, 2008) from Jack Greer at William Raveis Mortgage: Mortgage Rates for CT Product Interest Rates Annual Percentage Rate 15 YR Fixed Conforming 5.875% 6.165% 15 YR Fixed Jumbo 6.250% 6.471% 30 YR Fixed ...  [Read More]
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Kathleen Packer
The Senate passed The Housing and Economic Recovery Act yesterday. Details of how this will impact homeowners were found on Senator Chrisopher Dodd's website: http://dodd.senate.gov , which I have attached below: Major Legislation to Strengthen Economy ...  [Read More]
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Kathleen Packer
As of June, condo sales in Fairfield County are down 33% from last year. The median sale price is 3% less. Here are the individual statistics for Trumbull area towns: Trumbull: YTD, there have been 14 condos sold, up 40% from last year The median sales ...  [Read More]
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Kathleen Packer
Single family home sales in Fairfield County (through May, 2008) are down 30%. Some towns, however, are faring better than others. Here is the real estate market update through May, 2008 for Trumbull and surrounding towns: Trumbull: There have been 123 ...  [Read More]
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Kathleen Packer
Kathleen Packer | William Raveis Real Estate | 203-638-0354 90 Butler Avenue, Bridgeport, CT Better than new! 3BR/2.5BA Single Family House offered at $239,850 Year Built 2004 Sq Footage 1,584 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified ...  [Read More]
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