Downpayment/Closing Cost Loans for Buyers of Foreclosed Properties 

Greater Minnesota Housing Funds will provide downpayment and closing cost assistance loans of $10,000 or $15,000 (depending on buyer’s income and availability of GMHF funds) to income qualified buyers purchasing foreclosed home in Greater Minnesota. Loans have 0% interest and no monthly payments are required! If the buyer [...]

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How has the new Stimulus bill affected the tax credits for energy efficient home improvements?
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed a stimulus bill (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) that made some significant changes to the energy efficiency tax credits.  The highlights are:

The tax credits that were previously effective for 2009, have been [...]

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