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• September SWMI Home Sales Drop - Prices Up

  ST. JOSEPH, MI – “After the surge of homes sold during the first quarter, thanks to the Stimulus Tax Credit, we have seen a steady drop in the number of houses sold each month, compared to the same month in 2009, to the point that our year-to-date Read More... Posted Tuesday, October 26, 2010 7:21 PM by Paul Dumke | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Industry, Finances, Buyer Information, Seller Information, Community Information

• Southwest Michigan Real Estate News

  The July news letter is posted Here Read More... Posted Thursday, July 15, 2010 10:13 AM by Paul Dumke | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Announcements, Industry, Buyer Information

• Home, Garden, and Leisure Show, L.M.C. Mendal Center Benton Harbor, Michigan

  The 2010 show will be March 19th - 21st. Sunday March 21st. 11:30 - 12:30 I will be holding a workshop titled "Buying a Home in Today's Market" It will cover the buying process, buyer tax credits, inspections, and puchasing foreclosed / Read More... Posted Friday, March 05, 2010 3:16 PM by Paul Dumke | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Announcements, Events, Buyer Information, Community Information, General

• First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit extended & expanded

  Good news as of this afternoon 11/06/09. The President signed the bill to extend and expand the buyer credit. Now even current home owners can benefit from it. Here are the details. TAX CREDIT OVERVIEW Who Gets What? First-Time Homebuyers (FTHBs): First-time Read More... Posted Friday, November 06, 2009 3:17 PM by Paul Dumke | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Announcements, Finances, Buyer Information, Seller Information, Community Information, General

• Southwest Michigan Real Estate Market

  The colors are changing in our corner of the state, the air chillier, the grapes are being harvested, Fall is here. The Real Estate market here appears to have hit bottom and has the slightest upward movement. Unit sales have been up due to incentives Read More... Posted Monday, October 05, 2009 7:44 AM by Paul Dumke | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Industry, Buyer Information, General

• Tax Credit for Homebuyers

  Tax Credit for Homebuyers First-time homebuyers who purchase homes from the start of the year until the end of November 2009 may be eligible for the lower of an $8,000 or 10% of the value of the home tax credit. Remember a tax credit is very different Read More... Posted Wednesday, February 18, 2009 2:39 PM by Paul Dumke | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Announcements, Finances, Buyer Information, General

• Puchasing a foreclosed home / Bank owned property. A few tips.

  If you are a consumer considering looking at reposessed homes for purchase, there are more than a few things to keep in mind. First of all, when going to see the properties, remember, most of these house are without heat, running water, and electric. Read More... Posted Friday, December 05, 2008 1:42 PM by Paul Dumke | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Buyer Information, General

• I purchase homes and aid in Short Sales.

  For those who are wanting to sell their home quickly. I purchase homes in the Berrien County area with fast closings. Facing Sheriffs sale or foreclosure? Need information on Short Sales or help with your bank? Maybe I can help. Paul Dumke www.BerrienCountyProperties.co Read More... Posted Friday, June 13, 2008 12:09 PM by Paul Dumke | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Announcements, Finances, Seller Information, Community Information

• Homes For Sale

  Spring is here in Southwest Michigan! There are great buys in Berrien County right now. With all the foreclosures on the market, the listing prices of privately owned homes are being driven down. There are also homes on the market facing foreclosure that Read More... Posted Saturday, April 12, 2008 1:47 PM by Paul Dumke | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, For Sale, Announcements, Industry, Buyer Information, Seller Information, Community Information, General

• Refinance options

  Thinking about a cashout refinance? You may want to look into whats available today, as Fannie and Freddy continue to tighten the reins. Many options are here today and gone tomorrow, and if the trend continues, many will not be able to cashout without Read More... Posted Tuesday, March 04, 2008 1:39 PM by Paul Dumke | 0 Comments Filed under: Market Conditions, Announcements, Industry, Finances, General

• Interest Rates

  Wow, what a week so far. Interest rates are absolutley great! Time to take advantage of this buyers market, or refi. Been thinking of buying, but are hesitant? I want to know why? Read More... Posted Thursday, January 24, 2008 1:40 PM by Paul Dumke | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Announcements, Finances, Buyer Information, Community Information

• Todays Mortgage Issues

  A lot has changed in the morgage world in the past few months. While it is true that many lenders have dropped loan programs or even closed thier doors, there are still plenty of options for good willing borrowers. Streamlined Fannie options, relaxed Read More... Posted Thursday, December 13, 2007 12:28 PM by Paul Dumke | 1 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Announcements, Finances, Buyer Information