I as well as many others have been waiting - impatiently -  to see if the home buyer tax credit would be extended.  With great pleasure I am happy to announce:

 

The home buyer tax credit extension is now a done deal!  This isn't just an extension of the first time buyer tax credit, it is also a tax credit for qualified current home owners!

This new bill extends unemployment benefits for over a million Americans ( which is at a 29 year high) and extends the first time buyer tax credit of up to $8,000 on transactions through April 30, 2010.  Find your home and place an offer by April 30, close the transaction by June 30th and you get up to $8,000 in tax credit!  The income restrictions have been loosened too!

For current homeowners there is a $6,500 tax credit for qualified parties!  You must have owned your home for 5 years or lived in the home you owned for 5 of the last 7 years and you may be eligible for the $6,500 tax credit!  There are income restrictions.

Some of the details:

 

Amounts:
- The first-buyer credit remains 10 percent of the cost of the home or $8000, whichever is less.
- The credit for existing homeowners is 10 percent of the value of the new home or $6500, whichever is less. (Limit of $800,000 purchase price)

Definitions:
- A first-time homebuyer cannot have owned a home during the past three years.
- Existing homeowners must have owned and lived in their current home five out of the preceding eight years.
- Only principal residences qualify. No second homes or investment properties.

Income limits:
- The measure raises the income limits for those claiming the credit to $125,000 a year for individuals and $225,000 for couples, up from $75,000 and $150,000 in the previous first-time buyer credit. After that, the value of the credit phases out.
- The cost of the new home cannot exceed $800,000.

Cost:
- Expanding the home buyers' credit will cost about $11 billion. The total cost of extending the first-time buyer credit and adding the existing owners' credit is $16.7 billion.

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On Men and Women:

NICKNAMES
If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate and Sarah.
If Mike, Dave and John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Godzilla and Four-eyes.

EATING OUT
When the bill arrives, Mike, Dave and John will each throw in $20, even though it's only for $32.50.  None of them will have anything smaller and none will actually admit they want change back.
When the girls get their bill, out come the pocket calculators.

MONEY
A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs.
A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn't need but it's on sale.

BATHROOMS
A man has six items in his bathroom:  toothbrush and toothpaste, shaving cream, razor, a bar of soap, and a towel.
The average number of items in the typical woman's bathroom is 77.  A man would not be able to identify more than 20 of these items.

ARGUMENTS
A woman has the last word in any argument.
Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.

FUTURE
A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband.
A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife.

SUCCESS
A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend.
A successful woman is one who can find such a man.

MARRIAGE
A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn't.
A man marries a woman expecting that she won't change, but she does.

DRESSING UP
A woman will dress up to go shopping, water the plants, empty the trash, answer the phone, read a  book, and get the mail.
A man will dress up for weddings and funerals.

NATURAL
Men wake up as good-looking as they went to bed.
Women somehow deteriorate during the night.

OFFSPRING
Ah, children.  A woman knows all about her children.  She knows about dentist appointments and romances, best friends, favorite foods, secret fears and hopes and dreams.
A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.

THOUGHT FOR THE  DAY
A married man should forget his mistakes.  There's no use in two people remembering the same thing!

 

I wanted to share this tidbit with my fellow Rainers, I hope I made you laugh on this Friday!!

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                               Just a few minutes old!         

This happy filly is just moments old, amazing how they can walk withing seconds!

 

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I really didn't want to see this lesson again.  You know, you keep getting the same lessons in life over and over again until you learn it.

I really do know this one!  Live life to it's fullest.

Help other people (and life on this planet -- I must include pets in this one).

No good deed goes unpunished - or what comes around goes around.

I sincerely try to "make" someones day each and every day.

I live life as though there is no retirement.  I live for today.

I had to say goodbye to a friend.  It was a shock.  There was no warning, as there many times aren't.

I spent Monday with good friends and neighbors at a pool party.  It was a "close" down the pool party.  It's starting to get cold here in Wisconsin, our lows last week were in the 40's at night. So, it's time to close up the pool, we won't be seeing many warm days to enjoy it anymore.  I know for some out there 40's at night is warm and for many it's cold.  For me, it's getting a bit nippy at night.

On Monday, our  neighbors John and Julie hosted a party.... bring a dish to pass and enjoy brats while lounging around the pool.  It is a great way to spend Labor Day.  I look forward to a few get togethers a year where everyone comes together to laugh, have fun and get caught up with each other's busy lives.  The party was fun and all enjoyed a great time.  It was difficult to say bye to all, but most everyone needed to get up for work on Tuesday am.

The next day..... On Tuesday morning I was walking my Golden, Simba and waved hi to a friend driving by.  Little did I know it would be the last time I saw him.  He was coming home from work not feeling well.  1/2 hour later my husband passed his house and saw the paramedics taking him out....I was to hear 1/2 hour later that he didn't make it.  Jim Stark was only 58 and went on to his new life in Heaven.

Jim was the kind of guy who helped many, he was a religious teacher and all around wonderful Dad and husband.   Jim would ride his bike around the neighborhood saying hello to everyone.  He always had a smile.  I remember him fondly Sunday, enjoying his day with many others.

We will miss you greatly Jim.  I hope you're playing your guitar and visiting with Bob Dylan!

Remember - our time is but a blur here on earth, our true life begins at the end  beginning when we go to Heaven.

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Home for sale at 4125 Pilgrim Rd, Brookfield, Wisconsin $279,000   This extended Ranch is great for a large family/ 2 families.  It was built in the late 50's and has been completely renovated.  It has an inlaw suite on the main floor and an additional kitchen in the basement.

PRE - FORECLOSURE. SELLERS LOSS IS YOUR GAIN! PARK-LIKE YARD W/POOL AND OH SO MANY UPDATES!

4125 pilgrim City of Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005-1516 RE/MAX Realty 100 I appreciate your business! April Hayden-Munson 414-617-6728 SRES,CDPE 400 N. Executive Dr. #100 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-787-3043 Cell: 414-617-6728 Fax: Email: movewithapril@gmail.com MLS #: 1083416 Property Type: Single-Family Price: $279,000 Taxes: $4,696.33 / 2008 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 / 0 Sq. Ft.: Garage: 2.5 / Attached Lot Size: .59 Acre Directions: Pilgrim Rd North of Capitol Drive School District: ELMBROOK High School: Brookfield East Middle School: Burleigh Elem. School: Pilgrim Park Name Dim L C W Master Bedroom 19 x 16 M Yes Yes Bedroom 2 12 x 12 M Yes Yes Bedroom 3 14 x 11 M Yes Yes Den/Office 14 x 12 L Yes   Name Dim L C W Dining Room 10 x 9 M Yes Yes Family Room 20 x 18 M Yes Yes Kitchen 19 x 12 M   Yes Living/Great Room 20 x 13 M Yes Yes Rec Room 20 x 15 L     Other Room 12 x 12 L     WOW describes this totally updated and spacious ranch. Master BR and Family Rm on main were originally designed as a mother in law suite. Recent finished basement with two entrances. All NEW in the past 5 years - roof, finished basement, deck, pool, sunroom, pella windows w/inside blinds, updated baths, remodeled master bath and walk in closet. Lush landscaping, rear yard is a retreat! Short Sale Listing Office: RE/MAX Realty 100: remx08

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3 Bedroom Home for Sale N96W20173 County Line Rd Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin $175,000

Contact Info: I appreciate your business! April Hayden-Munson 414-617-6728 SRES,CDPE RE/MAX Realty 100 400 N. Executive Dr. #100 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-787-3043 Cell: 414-617-6728 Fax: Email: movewithapril@gmail.com Web: http://www.MovewithApril.com Property Info: $175,000 N96W20173 County Line Rd Village of Menomonee Falls Wisconsin 53051-7139 MLS #: 1065396 Property Type: Single-Family Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 / 0 Year Built: 1956 Sq. Ft.:   # of Rooms: 6 Taxes: $3,283.46 / 2008 Lot Size: .52 / 1/2 less than 1 Acres Garage: 2.5 / Detached Basement: Full; Block Heating/Cooling: Forced Air / Natural Gas; Central Air Water/Waste: Private Shared Well; Mound System Directions: Located east of Lannon Rd, corner of County Line and Club Circle, Driveway is on Club Circle, not County LIne.

Room Dimensions: Name Dim Level Carpet Master Bedroom 13 x 11 M Yes Bedroom 2 11 x 11 M Yes Bedroom 3 12 x 11 M Yes Name Dim Level Carpet Family Room 22 x 10 M Yes Kitchen 13 x 12 M   Living/Great Room 24 x 12 M Yes School / Subdivision Info: School District: Menomonee Falls High School: Menomonee Falls Middle School: North Elem. School: Shady Lane Subdivision: Subd. Dues/Yr.: $ Body of Water: Remarks: Updated ranch with Fireplace, eat in kitchen with new laminate floor and all appliances. Newer carpet throughout, many updates. New Mound System 2 years ago, roof, furnace and c/a have all been updated in last 12 years. All windows except one are new too! Fresh paint, just bring your pictures to hang. 1/2 acre country lot and large garage - access on Club Circle - shared well w/south neighbor. Listing Agent Info: Listing Office: RE/MAX Realty 100: remx08

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 For more information on 2642 N 66th St, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin call April at 262-787-3043

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