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2/17/2017

HUD Homes- $100 Down Limited Time Only!

Comprehensive HUD Training 2-23-17

$100 Down HUD Home Sales Incentive

New HUD Homes Sales Incentives – Philadelphia HOC

October 3, 2016

As of October 1st, 2016, The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development officially launched sales incentives for the states included in the HUD Philadelphia Homeownership Center region (Philadelphia HOC) for the purchase and sale of HUD Homes. The 2 incentives are designed to benefit both buyers and real estate agents registered with HUD and further supports HUD’s mission to provide affordable homeownership opportunities.
The Philadelphia HOC region includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and District of Columbia.
Effective October 1st, the following sales incentives are available on all properties sold within the Philadelphia HOC region:

Buyer Bonus: $100 down payments on HUD Homes financed with FHA-insured financing

Agent Bonus: Real estate selling agents (agent for buyer) get $500 for every HUD home purchased with a FHA Rehab Loan

In order to qualify for the broker bonus, the bid must have been awarded on or after October 1, 2016 and the purchase must be made with an FHA 203(k) loan. All HUD Properties available for sale can be found at http://www.hudhomestore.com/.

10/24/2016

Get Ready for the Holidays the Right Way!

Pumpkin Pulp Will Scare Your Disposal to Death

Put your pumpkin pulp into the trash to spare your disposal (and other plumbing pipes) a horrible death. Read more
Do Halloween Dangers Lurk at Your Entryway?

Is your front entryway ready for Halloween visitors? Keep everything fun and accident-free with these seven safety tips. Read more
Tips on How to Prepare Your Home for Holiday Guests

Is your home ready for holiday visits from friends and family? Here’s how to prepare for the invasion. Read more
LED Holiday Lights: 6 Need-to-Know Tips

LED holiday lights vs. old-fashioned bulbs: 6 tips to help you decide which is right for you.Read more
5 Holiday Hosting Disasters and How to Avoid Them

Take a look at the most common things that can go wrong when you have guests and learn how to prevent them. Read more

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10/13/2016

FALL MAINTENANCE MUSTS!

FALL MAINTENANCE MUSTS!

How to Replace Weather Stripping

When weather stripping on doors and windows gets worn out, cold air comes sneaking in. Here’s how to replace weather stripping and stop air leaks. Read
Fall Maintenance Checklist

You’ll be ready for winter’s worst and head off pricey repairs with these simple preventative tasks. Read
How to Tame Your Jungly Late-Summer Garden

Don’t suffer the ugly anymore. Here’s how to give your garden a fall makeover. Read
Winter Lawn Care: 4 Steps to Protect Your Turf

Cold weather on the way means winter lawn care for your backyard. Read
4 Leaf Removal Tools to Make the Job So Much Easier

Too many leaves can ruin your lawn in spring. Try these tools to banish them. Read

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4/29/2016

Get Ready for Spring Landscaping!

Season-by-Season Lawn Maintenance Calendar

Start your lawn care by following our season-by-season lawn maintenance calendar. Get a barefoot-worthy lawn and ensure your home has curb appeal. Read
How to Mulch

Anyone can learn how to mulch and prolong the life of their landscaping. Here’s how. Read
Read This Before Landscaping This Spring; Your Pets Will Thank You

When you get rid of weeds this spring, make sure you don’t get rid of Rover as well. Here are tips on keeping pets safe while you’re cleaning up your yard. Read

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3/31/2016

Add Curb Appeal to Your Home

Increase your home's beauty and value this season!

Are You Making One of These 7 Landscaping Mistakes?

Don’t let badly designed or maintained landscaping wreck your home’s curb appeal. Here are pitfalls to avoid. Read

Season-by-Season Lawn Maintenance Calendar

Start your lawn care by following our season-by-season lawn maintenance calendar. Get a barefoot-worthy lawn and ensure your home has curb appeal. Read

11 Ways to Create a Welcoming Front Entrance for Under $100

Wouldn’t it be nice to approach your home’s entrance with a grin instead of a grimace? Take our tips for beating a clear, safe, and stylish path to your front door. Read

8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home

Here are eight ways to help your home put its best face forward. Read

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2/29/2016

Are You Ready for Tax Season?

Tax and Home Records Checklist: What to Keep and For How Long

Want to purge your records — and rest assured you have all the documents you need when you need them? Read on. Read
Don’t Miss These Home Tax Deductions

From mortgage interest to property tax deductions, here are the tax tips you need to get a jump on your returns. Read
9 Easy Mistakes Homeowners Make on Their Taxes

Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score on each home tax deduction and credit. Read
Are Mortgage Points Tax Deductible?

When you took out a mortgage to buy your home, did you pay points? You may be able to deduct that prepaid interest on your federal tax return — but only if you meet a long list of rules. Read

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1/31/2016

Evaluating Your Home's Remodel Potential

Evaluating Your Home's Remodel Potential

7 Smart Strategies for Kitchen Remodeling

Follow these seven strategies to get the most financial gain on your kitchen remodel. Read

7 Smart Strategies for Bathroom Remodeling

Here’s how to get the bathroom of your dreams without making your budget a nightmare. Read

Evaluate Your House for an Attic Bedroom Renovation

An attic bedroom remodel is an easy way to increase living space and avoid many of the zoning restrictions attached to adding on. Read

Evaluate Your House for Basement Finishing

Some unfinished basements are better basement finishing candidates than others. Here’s how to evaluate your space for a basement finishing. Read

Evaluate Your House for a Deck

Here’s how to plan a new deck that suits your property, meets your budget, and offers the best return on your investment. Read

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12/31/2015

Save Big While Boosting Home Value

How to Choose Stock Cabinets for Your Kitchen

Buying stock cabinets for your kitchen remodel can definitely save you money. Here are some tips to help you make the right buying decision. Read

Budget Kitchen Remodeling: 5 Money-Saving Steps

Can’t afford an entire kitchen remodel in one fell swoop? You can complete the work in 5 budget-saving stages (and still cook dinner during the down time). Read

7 Hot Home Improvement Trends that Make Your Home Work for You

Home improvement trends embrace energy efficiency, low maintenance exteriors, and double-duty space. Read

7 Smart Strategies for Bathroom Remodeling

Here’s how to get the bathroom of your dreams without making your budget a nightmare. Read

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11/23/2015

Is Your Home Winter Ready?

Forgot to Winterize Your Pipes? What to Do Now to Avoid Burst Pipes

Learn how to prevent your pipes from freezing, even if you think they may already have started to freeze. Read
Time to Shut Off Your Outdoor Spigots (Again)

Now that winter has returned, protect your home from burst pipes and other cold-weather threats. Read
Fall & Winter Seasonal Maintenance Guide -- Midwest

If you live in the Midwest, here are maintenance jobs you should complete every fall and winter to prevent costly repairs and keep your home in peak condition. Read

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