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New Listing – 2700 N Jessup – Great Starter Home!

  Why rent when you can own a home like this for less money per month? Eligible for 0% down financing & $35,000 toward updates/renovations. Includes a 1 year AHS home warranty. Here is a great opportunity to own a cozy all brick townhouse. This move-in-ready end unit is perfect for a first time home …

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Wilmington Ranked #1 First Time Home Buyer Market in the US

Located between Baltimore and Philadelphia, the Wilmington metro had the highest share of total sales made to first-time buyers with FHA loans in the U.S. last year, 31 percent, more than double the 15.3 percent rate at the national level. FHA loans overall accounted for nearly 40 percent of sales in the Wilmington area, compared …

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The Housing Bust is Over!

The U.S. finally has moved beyond attention-grabbing predictions from housing “experts” that housing is bottoming. The numbers are now convincing. Nearly seven years after the housing bubble burst, most indexes of house prices are bending up. “We finally saw some rising home prices,” S&P’s David Blitzer said a few weeks ago as he reported the …

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Bank of America now offering up to $30,000 for completing a Short Sale!

Adding to its foreclosure prevention initiatives, Bank of America has launched a nationwide program that offers delinquent mortgage customers increased assistance with relocation expenses – between $2,500 and $30,000 at the completion of a qualifying short sale. “Bank of America is committed to providing alternatives to foreclosure whenever possible,” said Bob Hora, home transition services …

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Ready to Sell? Free Tips on preparing for showings!

  When selling your home, it’s important to know which repairs and home improvement projects will increase the value of your home and help you get the most interest from home buyers. Use this checklist to get your house ready for the market. We know that this is a large list and it would be …

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DSHA now offering $10,000 to ANY qualifying buyers!

The Delaware State Housing Authority  has now made its bond program available (offering $10,000 towards a buyer’s closing costs and below market interest rates) to all qualifying buyers. The program was previously only available to first time buyers, but is now welcoming everyone. The $10,000 is a grant that must be repaid, but there are …

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Americans See Biggest Home Equity Jump in 60 Years: Mortgages

Home equity in the first quarter rose to $6.7 trillion, the highest level since 2008, as homeowners taking advantage of record-low borrowing costs to refinance their loans brought cash to the table to pay down principal. The 7.3 percent gain was the biggest jump in more than 60 years, according to an analysis by Bloomberg …

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13 Fordham Ave – Great Starter Home!

[flagallery gid=14 name=Gallery]   Visit this extra large ranch with full basement & garage in Wilmington Manor Gardens!This well maintained home is ready for a new owner.You will find gleaming hardwoods throughout as well as fresh paint and new carpeting. In the front of the home you will find a 3 season room, large living …

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