In the housing/economic stimulus bill signed into law recently, the so-called charitable downpayment assistance programs were eliminated. Called a “form of mony-laundering” by the Calculated Risk Blog, basically, here is how they worked: I own a listed house priced at $100,000. Someone suggests that a buyer for my house enrolls in a “charitable” DPA program. […]

The new Housing Bill was signed this week and I posted a link to the National Association of Realtors summary of the bill http://www.realtor.org/gapublic.nsf/pages/hr_3221_key_provisions?OpenDocument on 7/26. There has not been much about the bill in the media, except the tax credits for first time buyers. While I am not a big fan of Fox, I […]

2008 Memphis Music and Heritage Festivalis looking for YOU!! Fun, Energetic, Music & Culture Loving VolunteersAugust 30th & 31st Do you have an interest in production, stage management, information, food & beverage sales, or arts & crafts? Come spend a few hours with us, give us a hand, and enjoy the atmosphere. So how about […]