What the Heck is a Short Sale?

What the Heck is a Short Sale?

March 4, 2010 by Kristina · Leave a Comment 

I wrote this blog a year ago and wanted to share again. Just thumbing through the archives.

Over the last several years a lot of buyers have bought homes, intending to live in them for many years, then something happened – maybe good, maybe bad, but regardless – they don’t have a choice. Some owners have [...]

Enfield Home Sale Stats for the Month of February 2010

Enfield Home Sale Stats for the Month of February 2010

March 4, 2010 by Kristina · Leave a Comment 

What is the scoop in Enfield? Let’s take a quick look
This is based on Residential Sales

15 homes were sold.  The median selling price was $196,250.  3 of those sales were over asking price,  3 sales were paid for asking price and the other 9 were under asking price. Here is the chart showing how much.

Buyers [...]

Enfield, Connecticut FHA “Approved” Condo List

February 24, 2010 by Kristina · Leave a Comment 

Looking for a condo in Enfield, Connecticut? Are you an FHA Buyer? Check out this list first before you head out to shop for homes! Questions, feel free to email me! Kristina@prudentialct.com

Condo
Name
Condo ID /
Submission
Address
Composition
of Project
Document
Status
Manufactured
Housing
FHA
Concentration
Status
Approval
Date
Expiration
Date

1165 ENFIELD STREET
P001771 001
ENFIELD-HAZARDVIL, CT 06082

Not on file
No
n/a
Approved
07/18/1989
12/07/2010

ABBEWOOD
P002362 001
ENFIELD, CT 06082

Not on file
No
n/a
Approved
06/19/1997
12/07/2010

ASHMEAD COMMONS
P001683 001
ENFIELD, CT 06082

Not on file
No
n/a
Approved
04/23/1993
12/07/2010

CANDLEWOOD VILLAGE
P001892 001
ENFIELD, [...]

FHA Buyers- Condo Shopping? Make sure your condo is on the “approved list!”

February 24, 2010 by Kristina · 1 Comment 

Some big changes as of February 1, 2010 if you are a FHA buyer pursuing a condo. When considering purchasing Condos or Townhouses these project must have already been approved by the FHA and HUD. There is no exception to this rule and it is advised that you start your search for approved Condo and Townhouse projects here. [...]

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February 3, 2010 by Kristina · Leave a Comment 

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The $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit & $6,500 Tax Credit- The Facts

The $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit & $6,500 Tax Credit- The Facts

January 28, 2010 by Kristina · Leave a Comment 

Hooray! The tax credit has been extended to April 30, 2010! Great news to those who were holding off. A cool addition came along with the extension…and it includes homeowners. Homeowners who have been living in there home 5 out of the past 8 years will qualify for a $6,500 tax credit up to April [...]