President's Column: Preparing to Buy a Home

3/8 -- The present market in Lorain County has many opportunities for first time homebuyers. Here are some helpful tips to prepare you for your venture into homeownership.

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NAR's HouseLogic.com: The Logical Source for Today's Homeowners

3/2 -- Last week, the National Association of Realtors® launched HouseLogic, a new, comprehensive consumer Web site about all aspects of homeownership. HouseLogic is designed to help homeowners make smart decisions and take responsible actions to maintain, protect and increase the value of their homes.

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President's Column: Understanding the Home Buyer Tax Credit

2/19 -- Housing prices are right, the housing inventory has much to offer and with the extension and expansion of the home buyer tax credit now is an ideal time to buy a home. In case you haven’t heard, Congress has passed new legislation that:

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REALTORS® are the Business Owners Next Door

2/12 -- REALTORS® are committed to help their neighbors achieve the American dream of homeownership. Chances are, the person standing next to you at your child’s soccer game, volunteering with the parent-teacher association, or leading the neighborhood community organization is a Lorain County REALTOR®. REALTORS® have a vested interest in supporting and building the communities in which they live and work.

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Also Inside

President's Column: OAR Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
REALTORS® are Required to Adhere to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics
President's Column: A Message from LoCAR’s New President
Selling Your Home During the Holidays
President's Column: Understanding the Home Buyer Tax Credit
Meet Your LoCAR Affiliate: Mike Warden of First Place Bank
President's Column: New Real Estate Values Available
President's Column: Lorain County Needs Your Vote