Monthly Archives: June 2012

Relocation Benefits Under IRS Publication 521

Relocation Benefits Under IRS Publication 521

Did you know… You do not need a corporate sponsored relocation package in order to take advantage of relocation benefits?? The IRS states, “You can deduct your moving expenses if you meet all three of the following requirements: Your move is closely related to the start of work You meet the distance test and YouContinue Reading

AT&T National And Military Tribute On The Green

AT&T National And Military Tribute On The Green

Prudential PenFed Realty along with Pentagon Federal Credit Union and Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation will be sponsoring a special military tribute at the 18th green at the AT&T National this week.  The event is held at Congressional in Bethesda, Maryland.  Fans at the event will be able to write their personal message on theContinue Reading

Mortgage Assistance – It’s Not A Myth – HARP 2.0 Requirements

Mortgage Assistance – It’s Not A Myth – HARP 2.0 Requirements

Mortgage assistance is not a myth; you just have to meet all of the HARP 2.0 requirements.  A few years ago (I want to say 2010) this was tough and we didn’t meet the requirements for the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP).  Our loan was held by Fannie or Freddie and we had made allContinue Reading

HARP – Aid For Underwater Home Owners

HARP – Aid For Underwater Home Owners

For homeowners who are underwater on their conventional mortgage, the government has enacted a new Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) to help eligible participants pay down the principal without having to pay mortgage insurance.  The new HARP 2.0 Refinance Program was made available to U.S. homeowners March 17, 2012 and those eligible can refinance byContinue Reading

May 2012 Market Watch

May 2012 Market Watch

Want to know how the May 2012 real estate market is fairing in your area? Check out these short market video updates for local areas to include MD, VA, WV, DC and PA. Real Estate Market in Washington DC - May 2012 Overview Things are looking up as we head into the 2nd quarter of 2012 JobContinue Reading