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		<title>3 Home Buyer Financing Lies</title>
		<link>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2011/3-home-buyer-financing-lies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:06:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Dickinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[#1 &#8211; Buyers need 20% cash down to buy a home Did you know that some buyers can still buy a home with NO DOWN PAYMENT?  The USDA Rural Development and Department of Veterans Affairs loan programs both offer 0% down payment options.  In the case of the USDA, it is income and location restricted. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>USDA Rural Development Program Receives Cash Infusion</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:42:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Dickinson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/?p=1458</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[According to the National Association of REALTORS, the USDA will once again have funding for their guaranteed loan program: &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;- Thousands of Rural Home Buyers Aided by Passage of Housing Funding Measure Washington, July 28, 2010 The restoration of the single-family rural housing program that would guarantee home loans for rural buyers was passed by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Minnesota Appliance Rebate Web Site Down</title>
		<link>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2010/minnesota-appliance-rebate-web-site/</link>
		<comments>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2010/minnesota-appliance-rebate-web-site/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:22:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Dickinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This just came through my email&#8230; is it down due to a problem with the vendors web site or due to unprecedented demand?  Only time will tell&#8230; Office of Energy Security, Minnesota Department of Commerce ENERGY STIMULUS UPDATE Monday, March 1, 2010 Rebate Web Site Unavailable   We are aware that Appliance Rebate website is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Minnesota Appliance Rebate Program Details Released &#8211; Up To $200 Back!</title>
		<link>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2010/minnesota-appliance-rebate-program-details-released/</link>
		<comments>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2010/minnesota-appliance-rebate-program-details-released/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:06:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Dickinson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/?p=991</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Department of Commerce&#8217;s Office of Energy Security (what a mouthful) has just released more information on their energy star appliance rebate program. On March 1 @ 8am the website and a phone number will launch with a rebate reservation system &#8211; residents will have to pre-register for the rebate and receive a specific [...]]]></description>
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		<title>IRS Releases Tax Form for Home Buyer Credit &#8211; Expect 3-4 Month Wait</title>
		<link>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2010/irs-releases-tax-form-for-home-buyer-credit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2010/irs-releases-tax-form-for-home-buyer-credit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:23:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Dickinson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/?p=986</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The IRS released the tax form required for claiming the new version of the home buyer tax credit on January 15th.  If you&#8217;re planning on claiming the credit, know that the IRS will require documentation proving you purchased the home in the eligible period.  Since this documentation will not be electronically submittable, you will have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Financing For Some Condos Becoming Very, Very, Very Difficult</title>
		<link>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2010/financing-condos-becoming-very-difficult/</link>
		<comments>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2010/financing-condos-becoming-very-difficult/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:56:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Dickinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The housing boom brought us a slew of new community developments including condos, townhomes and retail/condo buildings.  While financing on townhomes is still doable, financing options for condo &#38; mixed-use buildings is becoming very difficult.  The developments with the hardest time getting financing are the ones that have had the highest rates of foreclosure. So many condos built from 2005-2008 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New and Repeat Home Buyer Tax Credit Information</title>
		<link>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2010/new-and-repeat-home-buyer-tax-credit-information/</link>
		<comments>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2010/new-and-repeat-home-buyer-tax-credit-information/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:44:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Dickinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that: Extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010. Expands the credit to grant up to $6,500 credit to current [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Minnesota to Offer Rebates up to $200 for New Appliances!</title>
		<link>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2010/minnesota-to-offer-rebates-for-new-appliances/</link>
		<comments>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2010/minnesota-to-offer-rebates-for-new-appliances/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:16:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Dickinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is the latest information available (as of 1/4/2010) from the State of Minnesota&#8217;s &#8220;Office of Energy Security&#8221; web site.  With an expected program start date of March 1, 2010 and money available for only approximately 25,000 homeowners, it will be important to keep a close eye on this! &#8212;&#8212;&#8212; Trade-in &#38; Save Appliance Program [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Financial Help For Homeowners Displaced By Foreclosure</title>
		<link>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2009/financial-help-for-homeowners-displaced-by-foreclosure/</link>
		<comments>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2009/financial-help-for-homeowners-displaced-by-foreclosure/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:51:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Dickinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[city grants]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[My friend Ed Nelson over at the Minnesota Home Ownership Center (MNHOC) posted information about their new program to help homeowners AFTER their foreclosure on their blog.  Here is an excerpt from that post: The Minnesota Home Ownership Center is pleased to announce a new pilot program that may assist families AFTER the foreclosure of [...]]]></description>
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