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Inside This Edition

Real Estate News
Foreclosure News
Lending News
Financial News & Tips
Tax & Accounting Tips
Computer Tech Minute
Helpful Web Links
Blog Spot (Updated)
Commentary
Customer Comments



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From The Heart

This Christmas and Holiday Season we wish to extend our warm wishes to you and your loved ones.   We hope and pray the New Year will bring you much peace and joy throughout the coming year.

This coming year, our mission will be to continue helping people work thru this tumultuous times we are in.  Helping people achieve their dreams.  Helping people save money and helping people avoid costly mistakes.  

Over the past 30 years,  I have consulted with thousands of clients who put their trust in the information provided to them and the companies we represent.  It is an awesome responsibility that is not taken lightly.  

I realize that the destiny of those we serve are in our hands, and that my friend is a sobering though.  Each time I or one of our colleagues meet with people we treat our clients financial matters as if they were our own.  It's personal.   It's Professional.

We want to thank you for your loyal support all of these years!   And for those that have not had an experience working with us and our fine services, we invite you to give us a call and see for yourself.  It will be refreshing and rewarding to see that People Really Do Come First!

Steve Srein - Founder


Steve Srein
brings his 33 years of banking, financial and real estate experience together in one easy to read newsletter.  Steve gives you a simple format with links that will help you easily navigate and understand these important subjects.  

JoAnn Srein brings over 12 years of financial and real estate experience to our team of writers.  

You have the best two people in the industry on your side working hard to earn your business.

The goal of the People Come First Newsletter is to keep you informed with the latest financial and real estate news that will help you make sound financial decisions.   We strive to save our subscribers and customers MONEY! 

Together we invite you to share  the People Come First Newsletter with your friends, family and associates.  Anyone can subscribe by sending us an email to Info@PeopleComeFirst.net and ask for our newsletter.  Or they can visit www.PeopleSaveMore.net and click on the Newsletter section.

We hope you enjoy this issue!

Topics
Real Estate News

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  • First Time Buyers Get $7,500 Tax Credit - Don't Miss Out
  • Consequences For "Walk Away" Borrowers
  • 7 Steps to Prepare for an Open House
  • Brevard County's First Time Home Buyer Program
Foreclosure News

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  • Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure (USA.gov)
  • Mortgage Lenders are Showing more Willingness to Rewrite
Lending News

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  • The Latest Wholesale Mortgage Rates - 4.625%????
  • Feds Cut Key Interest Rate to .25%
  • Now Is A Great Time To Buy
Financial News & Tips

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  • Florida Gets New Homeowners Insurance Company
Tax & Accounting Tips

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  • IRS Reminder - Make Use of Recent Tax Law Changes - 2008
  • IRS Announces 2009 Standard Mileage Rates
  • IRS - Charge to Increase For Copies of Tax Returns
  • Need Bookkeeping Help? We Can Help!

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Helpful Web Links &
Computer Tech Minute


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  • With the help of our subscribers and other resources, we have gathered many helpful and useful web links and we bring them to you in two great web pages. 
Blog Spot (New)
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Commentary

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  • Commentary on Finance and Real Estate Markets.

    With over 33 years in the financial industry, we will provide you with insight and history on how we got where we are now and where the chain of events could lead us.

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For Your Finance & Mortgage Needs
 


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Real Estate News





Rob Martin - Broker
Golden Realty Group


 


 




 

 



Steve, Sassy, Jasmine & JoAnn

  • First Time Buyers Get $7,500 Tax Credit - You Must Buy Before July 1, 2009

    "
    Washington - First-time homebuyers should begin planning now to take advantage of a new tax credit included in the recently enacted Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008."  Click Here to Read IRS Notice
  • Consequences For "Walk Away" Borrowers

    "The government and the lending industry are taking aim at “walk-away” home owners who stop making payments and months later send the house keys back to their lender."  Read Complete Article at Realtor.org
  • 7 Steps to Prepare for an Open House

    These steps can be used for an Open House or preparing your home to sell.  Click Here Realtor.org

FSBO & golden Realty Groups Products & links
 
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Link to FSBO & MLS Homes

Link to Golden Realty Group Web Site

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Listed 11/10/2008
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(Brevard County, Florida)

If you know someone looking to buy a home in 
Florida,  North Carolina or South Carolina - click here

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Foreclosure News

 









 

  • Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure (USA.gov)  Click Here
  • Mortgage Lenders are Showing more Willingness to Rewrite

    "WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. mortgage lenders are showing more willingness to rewrite loans for troubled homeowners, a trade organization said."  Read More at UPI.com

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Lending News

 

 

 

 



  • Feds Cut Key Interest Rate to .25%

    12/16/2008
    "WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Federal Reserve has cut its target for a key interest rate to the lowest level on record and pledged to use "all available tools" to combat a severe financial crisis and prolonged recession." Read Complete Article at Yahoo Finance
     
  • Now Is a Great Time to Buy

    "This fall could be a particularly great time for first-time or buyers long out of the market to jump in, say a variety of real estate professionals.

    Here are the reasons why:"


    Read Complete Article at Realtor.org
  • FHA Loans - How They Work

    HUD has announced effective with FHA case numbers assigned on or after January 1, 2009, the borrower's minimum cash investment requirement will increase to 3.5%. 

    More Details Click Here

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For Your Finance & Mortgage Needs
 


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Financial News & Tips




If you have a story or experience to tell, send us an email
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Your experience or story may help or inspire someone else that is experiencing the same situation or may prevent someone from making the same mistake.

  • Florida Gets New Homeowners Insurance Company

    "Fed up with a property insurance bill that quadrupled after the hurricanes of 2004 and 2005, retired Florida businessman Mike Gold decided to take a stab at the insurance trade." SunSentinel.com

    Read Complete Article at SunSentinel.com (all time to load)
     
  • Momentum Builds for Credit Union-Specific Bailout

    "WASHINGTON-With increasing portions of the $700-billion bailout package being earmarked for banks, credit unions are looking to develop a rescue plan of their own."

    Read Complete Article at Business News @ Newser.com
  • FICO Score Estimator. It's online here @ MyFico.com

    A very useful tool to help determine your credit score without the cost of paying for a credit bureau.  Still one of the best kept secrets.

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We Are Serious About Saving You Money!

Tax & Accounting Tips 

 

 

 

 

 

  • IRS Reminder -  Make Use of Recent Tax Law Changes

    December 2008
    "WASHINGTON — Tax year 2008 is quickly nearing an end. The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to avoid putting off important financial tasks until the last minute. The important deadline of Dec. 31 is fast approaching for many tax-planning issues."


    Read Complete Article at IRS.gov
  • IRS Announces 2009 Standard Mileage Rates
     
    November 24, 2008
    "WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2009 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes."

    Read Complete Article at IRS.gov
  • IRS -  Charge to Increase For Copies of Tax Returns

    "Beginning Nov. 1, 2008 the fee for an exact copy of a previously-filed and processed tax return and all attachments will increase to $57 to reflect better the cost of processing the request."

    Read Complete Article at IRS.gov
  • Need Bookkeeping Help? We Can Help!

    Bookkeeping Services Starting at low as $15.00 Per Hour
    Quarterly Tax Preparation Starting as low as $25.00 Per Return
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    Don't forget about tax season!  Its just around the corner. Save and we beat their costs hands down.
  • Tax Season Is Just Around The Corner.  Now is The Time To Start Planning. 

    We can help and we can save you more!
    Our fees are much lower than the competition!
     
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    $5.00 for each addl Schedule

       

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Helpful Web Links

With the help of our subscribers and other resources, we have gathered many helpful and useful web links,  we bring them to you in one great web page.     

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  • Here Are Some Helpful Links:

    Need help finding Home Owners Insurance in Florida? Check Here
    TV on the Web (added 12/08) - Click Here
    On Line Stationary (added 12/08) - Click Here
    360-Degree Photo Viewer (added 12/08) - Click Here


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Commentary
  • Commentary on Finance and Real Estate Markets

    We will continue our commentary series in our next issue. 

    (321) 242-8240 or (321) 243-4892.

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Customer Comments
  • Your comments are very important to us.  Others that we have the opportunity to serve would like to hear what you have to say.  That's why we created our online Customer Comments page.
  • Thank you so much for all your help.  We lover our house!  Thank God for good honest people like you.  Lisa & Darrin - Melbourne, FL 
  • You all strive to build long-term relationships based on honest, professionalism and mutual respect.  Its been a pleasure working and know you both.
    Herb & Amber - Merritt Island, FL

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ATLANTIC HOME MORTGAGE
4209-A Mayfair Street
Myrtle Beach, SC  29577

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Steve & JoAnn Srein
 

In Florida
People's First Financial Services, Inc.
"Dedicated Service Since 1986"
2299 Sarno Rd, Suite B - Rear
Melbourne, FL 32935
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"Award Winning"
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PO Box 410497
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 243-4892
"We Follow The Golden Rule"
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