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HUD waives the 90 day anti-flipping rule!

01-24-10
Vicki Koeune

HUD Waives 90 Day Anti-Flipping Rule

By Brent Burns, Wintrust Mortgage Corporation, Crystal Lake Bank & Trust

HUD announced, effective February 1, 2010, that they will waive the rule that requires a seller to own a property for at least 90 days before selling to someone securing an FHA loan. Here are the basic details:

- The seller holds title to the property

- LLC, corporations or trusts can serve as sellers as long as they are operating within applicable state and federal law

- No pattern of previous flipping on the property exists for the most recent 12 months

- The property was marketed openly and fairly, via MLS, auction, FSBO, or developer marketing

Home Improvements

01-17-10
Vicki Koeune

In this economy when new home building has come to a screeching halt, many homeowners have made the wise decision to change and improve the home they have. This is always a good idea because you live there. There is regular maintenace that needs to be done to keep the home in good repair. You should have good function and utility in your home and you should be comfortable.

At least, the maintenace and upkeep needs to be done on a regular schedule. Sometimes a big project is desired and you may not know where to start. Drawings, permits, zoning, setbacks are all confusing and cause many homeowners to sit idle and not do anything but wish. If this sounds like your situation I have some help for you.

VK Builders LLc this is a company that will help you from the simplest of repairs to the most complex addition. VKB can refinish your basement, do a kitchen or bath remodel, build a room addition or maybe a garage. If you have ideas VKB can help you realize them.

Visit us on Facebook Check out www.VKBuilds.com Call us at 847-815-5795 or follow us on Twitter

Make 2010 the year you enjoy your home. Let's do your home makeover!

Vicki Koeune 847-815-5795

Home Improvements

01-17-10
Vicki Koeune

In this economy when new home building has come to a screeching halt, many homeowners have made the wise decision to change and improve the home they have. This is always a good idea because you live there. There is regular maintenace that needs to be done to keep the home in good repair. You should have good function and utility in your home and you should be comfortable.

At least, the maintenace and upkeep needs to be done on a regular schedule. Sometimes a big project is desired and you may not know where to start. Drawings, permits, zoning, setbacks are all confusing and cause many homeowners to sit idle and not do anything but wish. If this sounds like your situation I have some help for you.

VK Builders LLc this is a company that will help you from the simplest of repairs to the most complex addition. VKB can refinish your basement, do a kitchen or bath remodel, build a room addition or maybe a garage. If you have ideas VKB can help you realize them.

Visit us on Facebook Check out www.VKBuilds.com Call us at 847-815-5795 or follow us on Twitter

Make 2010 the year you enjoy your home. Make it the way you want!

Vicki Koeune 847-815-5795

Homebuyer tax credit

01-17-10
Vicki Koeune

It's not too late to take advantage of the federal tax credit being offered to first time home buyers and now available to existing home buyers. First timers can receive up to $8000 in the form of a credit when taxes are filed and move-up or existing home buyers can receive up to $6500. Offers need to be accepted by April and closed by June.

The inventory is still good in greater Mchenry, Lake, Kane and Dupage areas. The interest rates are still optimum. The mortgage industry is buzzing about possible rate increases in March...you never know so why wait.

If you have a solid job in this economy and have been thinking of a home purchase....Now is the time for you to educate yourself on the market and start home shopping. Call me with any questions. 847-815-5795 or visit www.VickiKoeune.comto search properties at your leisure. E mail me vkoeune@firstpru.com

I look forward to helping you find the home of your dreams.

Wonder Lake Business Expo

04-14-09
Vicki Koeune

Come to the Wonder Lake Business Expo. Saturday April 25th from 10-2. At the Wonder lake Chamber of Commerce office located at 7602 Hancock Drive in Wonder Lake. For information call 815 728-0682. wonderlake.org

View area home and business booths, sign up for raffles, drawings, coloring contest, gifts food and fun!

Have your child fingerprinted digitally by the Mchenry County Sheriffs department and recieve a vital chil info document.

I will be there. I hope to see you.

Vicki Koeune