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		<title>&#8220;Purchasing Real Estate in Dallas/Fort Worth Areas With Little or No Money Down&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:49:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aunt Bette writes&#8230;. Last week, I asked the question of  &#8220;Why Are You Not Purchasing Real Estate in DFW Area?&#8221; and received several great comments.  This week I would like to offer suggestions on how to &#8220;Purchase Real Estate in DFW Area with Little or No Money Down&#8221;. 1) Bond Programs &#8211; There are city and statewide bond [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bettewashington.wordpress.com&amp;blog=15155646&amp;post=14&amp;subd=bettewashington&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Aunt Bette writes&#8230;.</p>
<p>Last week, I asked the question of  &#8220;Why Are You Not Purchasing <a class="zem_slink" title="Real estate" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_estate">Real Estate</a> in DFW Area?&#8221; and received several great comments. </p>
<p>This week I would like to offer suggestions on how to &#8220;Purchase Real Estate in DFW Area with Little or No Money Down&#8221;.</p>
<p>1) Bond Programs &#8211; There are city and statewide bond programs that will assist with <a class="zem_slink" title="Down payment" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Down_payment">down payment</a>, and closing cost.  Forget the misconception that these programs are only for those with <a class="zem_slink" title="Poverty" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poverty">low income</a>.  Yes, there are great programs that service that need, but there are also bond programs that have other guideline and flexibility.</p>
<p>2) Veterans &#8211; This is one of the best, under utilized loan programs available to those who have supported Our Country and now it&#8217;s time to serve them.  Texas Veterans are given a lower <a class="zem_slink" title="Interest rate" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interest_rate">interest rate</a> and flexible loan criterias.  This program also has land purchase options.</p>
<p>3) Seller Assistance &#8211; <a class="zem_slink" title="FHA loan" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FHA_loan">FHA</a> allows up to 6% Seller contribution towards closing cost and/or prepaids.  Sellers are able to contribute up to 3% towards your closing cost for conventional loans.  These options will leave you with minimal out-of-pocket expenses.  Traditional equity is still being built as you move closer to wealth building.</p>
<p>Next week, I will offer other ways to &#8220;Purchase Real Estate in <a class="zem_slink" title="Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas%E2%80%93Fort_Worth_metropolitan_area">Dallas/Fort Worth</a> areas With Little or No Money Down&#8221;.</p>
<p>In the meantime, your comments and questions for &#8220;Aunt Bette&#8221; is greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Have a Happy and Safe Labor Day weekend!</p>
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		<title>Just Why Are You Not Purchasing Real Estate?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:34:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Washington Realty Group is just curious on why Buyer&#8217;s are not purchasing real estate in the Dallas/Fort Worth area? Here are a couple reason on why this is the time&#8230;.but why are you not buying? 1.  Interest Rates &#8211; You can purchase real estate for less than purchasing a motor vehicle.  Real estate is an [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bettewashington.wordpress.com&amp;blog=15155646&amp;post=4&amp;subd=bettewashington&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="mceTemp">The Washington Realty Group is just curious on why Buyer&#8217;s are not purchasing real estate in the Dallas/Fort Worth area?</div>
<p>Here are a couple reason on why this is the time&#8230;.but why are you not buying?</p>
<p>1.  Interest Rates &#8211; You can purchase real estate for less than purchasing a motor vehicle.  Real estate is an appreciating asset versus a car which is totally a depreciating item.  Just why?</p>
<p>2. Home Prices &#8211; Where else can you purchase a home in the suburbs of Dallas/Forth Worth area with over $3,100  sq ft with all the bells and whistles for less than a payment of $1350 per month.  Does this make more sense than leasing?</p>
<p>3.  Tax Break &#8211; Everyone is concerned about paying Uncle Sam.  Purchasing real estate is a great way to add money to your pockets.  As an Owner Occupant, you have several tax write-offs and it gets even better as an Investor while building personal wealth.   Is the return on the stock market better?</p>
<p>Again, we are just curious on &#8220;Why You Are Not Buying Real Estate&#8221;??  Your comments are greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Yours truly,</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
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