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    First Time Home Buyer’s Dilemma

    If you want to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit, don’t wait any longer. [...]

    $8,000 Tax Credit Can Be Used for Short Term Loan

    Lenders can now provide short-term loans to first-time borrowers eligible for the $8,000 home buyer tax credit. HUD did not estimate how many FHA buyers would benefit from tax-credit advances. FHA borrowers relying on the lender to finance the tax credit will have to come up with their own money for the 3.5% down payment. But after that, they can use the proceeds from the short-term loans to increase their down payments, cover their closing costs or buy-down their mortgage rate. [...]

    Home Buyers Are Considering New Construction

    Home buyers are seeking answers to lots of questions about how to find the right house. The old adage of “location, location, location” may have some truth to it, but consumers are very savvy and discerning. Location may be a part of the total equation but there are certainly other considerations such as the conveniences and amenities offered in the new construction home market. [...]

    Reasons to Use a Realtor When Buying a Home

    As a buyer, it usually costs nothing to be represented by a Realtor. In most cases this is because the seller’s agent shares a portion of their commission with the buyer’s agent. [...]

    The IRS Wants You To Buy A House!!

    2009 Homebuyer tax credit:

    1. Who is eligible to claim the tax credit?

    First-time home buyers purchasing any kind of home—new or resale—are eligible for the tax credit. To qualify for the tax credit, a home purchase must occur on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. For the purposes of the [...]

    Stop Paying Rent and Get $8000 Cash!!!

    This money will only be available to those who buy a house between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009. Don’t wait. [...]

    $8,000 for First Time Home Buyers

    Final Score = $8,000 for first time buyers

    Here are the main points:

    1. First time homebuyer: defined as someone who has not owned a principal residence during the 3 year period prior to the purchase of a new or resale home. 2. For the tax credit, the purchase closing (and title transfer and occupancy) [...]

    Home Buyer Tax Credit Available

    First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Rebate

    Just in case you need additional incentive to stop paying rent and purchase a home of your own, there’s a nice windfall for some home buyers in the awaiting economic stimulus bill.

    First time home buyers will be able to claim a tax credit worth up to [...]

    First Time Home Buyers – An $8,000 Tax Credit

    In 2008, Congress enacted a $7500 tax credit designed to be an incentive for first-time homebuyers to purchase a home. The credit was designed as a mechanism to decrease the over-supply of homes for sale. For 2009, Congress has increased the credit to $8000 and made several additional improvements. This revised $8000 tax credit applies [...]