NAR is Launching Its First Video Contest!! Win $500!!

The 2009 REALTOR Party Video Contest challenges REALTORs to make a short, personal video explaining how the Home Buyer Tax Credit has helped their clients buy their first home.

The contest will run until September 30. The winning entry will receive a $500 American Express gift card and be shown at the Annual Convention in San Diego in November. Two runners-up will receive Flip UltraHD Camcorders.

All of the information about the contest, including the rules and instructions on how to enter, is located at http://www.realtoractioncenter.com/video

What a great opportunity for OKCMAR members to show what the tax credit has done for us! Please contact me if you decide to summit a video for this contest. We will help in any way possible. GOOD LUCK!

Monetized Tax Credit for Oklahoma First Time Home Buyers!!

The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency has announced a program to monetize the Federal First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit to allow qualified buyers to use the funds for down payment, closing costs & pre-paid expenses for the purchase of their home.

The Buyer has to be eligible for the Federal Tax credit to access this program and have a minimum credit score of 620. FHA guideline apply.

For more information on how you or your buyers can use this program talk to you lender or see www.ohfa.org.