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I have to admit that one of the great things about living and working in the Fort Hood area is the opportunity I have to get to know and help military families. While credit markets are suffering around the country, we are making home ownership a reality for military families on a daily basis. The sourse of our ability to sell homes to these buyers is the VA guaranteed loan. The qualifying standards for these loans has not changed and the local lenders have money ready to go for them.
Just this week, we were working with a young soldier and his wife who originally approached us about a rental. They quickly realized that in this market, they could own a home for the same, or less, than what they would pay for rent. Additionally, with this particular transaction, we were able to negotiate with the seller to pay all of the buyers closing costs and prepaid items and, since there is no down payment required for a VA loan, they are actually buying a house for FAR LESSout of pocket than they would have had they rented. As if that wasn't enough, they will also qualify for the new homebuyer tax credit ($7500 or $15000).
Of course, as part of the process, we guided them on whether homeownership was right for their situation (ie. how long would they be here), how to buy so that, should they have to leave sooner than expected, they will have an asset that can continue to work for them (hold the house as a rental), and the possible pitfalls of the real estate investment business (stock away any excess positive cash flow for the inevitable unforeseen circumstance). With all that in mind, they were ready to move forward. Today, we found them a New House that met all their wants and needs, negotiated a deal where the builder would pay all of their closing costs and prepaids and would get them moved in before closing on a very reasonable Buyers Temporary Residential Lease. They have been prequalified, will go to loan app on Monday and they will be closing in a little more than 2 weeks.
Are these buyers happy? You better believe they are. Are they gonna say good things about our company? Without a doubt. Are we doing what's right for the client? Absolutely. Is the economy still strong in Central Texas? HOOAH!!! It's ARMY STRONG!!!
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REALTORS® Working Hard To Promote A Stable Market!!!
The U.S.. Senate passes an Economic Stimulus Bill that provides a $15k tax credit to new home buyers! This tax credit for a home purchase would be up to $15K or 10% of the purchase price, whichever is the lesser. This move is one of the many forces brought on by The National Association of Realtors in efforts to create a stable market nationwide. Because of the REALTORS® dedication to their clients and hard work on capitol hill, it is expected that the upcoming economic Stimilus Bill will also contain provisions for housing as well.
The Clark Group is dedicated to your needs; whether it be buying or selling, we know this market and we're confident that we can give you a hassle-free transaction. With low rates and current tax incentives, this is one of the best times to make a purchase or to sell your home. Real estate is one of the best investments for long term security and now is the time to allow The Clark Group to help you invest in your future.
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If you really want to know if you can buy a house in the Killeen/Ft. Hood, TX area, give me a call. I am a local REALTOR with over 8 years experience serving the needs of first time military home buyers. I help them reach their goal of home ownership. With BAH levels starting at $950 per month and going up to $1744 per month (with dependents), why wouldn't you buy a home and let Uncle Sam pay for it? You have to live somewhere so either you're paying someone else's mortgage or you can pay your own. Additionally, when purchased correctly, you can pay no down payment, get all your closing costs covered by the seller and pay less per month to own a home than you would to rent.
Consider this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home at 2103 Carousel in Killeen. At the asking price of $69,900 the payment to purchase this home would be under $620 per month (including principal, interest, taxes and insurance) at 5.75% fixed for 30 years. This is on a new VA loan with ZERO DOWN and we could probably get most, if not all, of the closing costs paid for you by the seller.
Now to rent a similar home in the same area is currently $775 to $795. So there's the answer to the first question we always get asked, "What will I do with the home when I leave the area?" This is a no brainer. Keep the house long-term as an investment and again, let Uncle Sam buy your house for you. Even with management fees, this is a positive cash flow situation, allowing the extra for any needed repairs, vacancies, etc.
The Fort Hood area is a great market for rentals. We always have families moving into the area. Nice, clean, well-kept homes like this are always in demand, and this particular house is literally minutes from the Fort Hood airfield gate.

Call or email me today and I will be happy to get you any information you would like on buying a home like the one shown. The deals are out there to be had, you just need to know where to find them, and that's where I come in. I know where to find them.
Richard W. Overall, Jr, REALTOR 254-394-6637 www.OverallRealtor.com Richard-Overall@hot.rr.com
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The FHA Home Loans, Texas FHA Mortgage, Texas FHA Lender,
The FHA loan program was created to help increase homeownership. The FHA program makes buying a home easier and less expensive than other types of real estate mortgage home loan programs. Here are just some Examples of how FHA can help you buy a home,
Minimal Down Payment and Closing Costs.
•· Down payment less than 3% of Sales Price
•· 100% Financing options available
•· No reserves or required.
•· FHA regulated closing costs.
•· Seller can credit up to 6% of sales price towards buyers costs.
•· Easier Credit Qualifying Guidelines such as:
•· No minimum FICO score or credit score requirements.
•· FHA will allow a home purchase 2 years after a Bankruptcy.
•· FHA will allow a home purchase 3 years after a Foreclosure.
•· Easier Debt Ratio & Job Requirement Guidelines such as:
•· Higher Debt Ratio's than other home loan programs.
•· Less than two years on the job is allowed.
•· Self-Employed individuals o.k.
Call 1-800-570-0448 or apply online using our quick application right now to get experienced professional and friendly Texas mortgage service from 1st Continental Mortgage.
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