Who Qualifies for Good Neighbor Next Door Program?

By Lindsey, on March 17th, 2011

What is the Good Neighbor Next Door Program?

First things first. The GNND (Good Neighbors Next Door) sales program is a program created by the US Housing and Urban Development section created to “revitalize” certain areas. Teachers, EMTs, firefighters, and law enforcement officers are all potential employees who may take part in this amazing discount program.

HUD offers a 50% discount on homes within revitalization areas to the previously mentioned employees. HUD designates “revitalization” areas authorized by Congress under the National Housing Act. This is done to promote homeownership in areas that are lacking for any reason. Criteria such as household income, rate of homeownership, and foreclosure activity on mortgage loans that are FHA-insured.

Who Qualifies and where are the revitalization areas?

Top 10 Places to Buy in 2011 – Part 2

By Lindsey, on March 8th, 2011

Did you catch last week’s blog? It was Part 1 of the Top 10 Places to Buy in 2011 check it out before reading on. So now we are to the second half.

Did you think the first half seemed pretty reasonable as far as the winning cities went? Let me know what you think about the 2nd half.

deerfield beach florida

1. Winner of Best View for the Money: Deerfield Beach, Florida.

For the buyers who the economy has hit hard, or the buyers who love the work they do but not the salary, this place could be their new hometown. With an average home price of $89,400. WHAT?!?!?! That’s right, 89,400 US dollars. This beach town is within driving distance of Miami for sportsfans and Ft. Lauderdale for those who prefer a more cultural experience. The view couldn’t get much better at this price!

Durham north Carolina

2. Winner of Best City to Retire In: Durham, North Carolina