tax credit: Tax Credit Time-line.....6 weeks left! - 03/19/10 02:01 AM
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tax credit: Take advantage of the tax credit.....deadline April 30, 2010 - 03/19/10 01:43 AM
Tax Credit Time-line You need to be under contract for the home you want to purchase by April 30, 2010.  This means you've got about 6 weeks now.  With the number of homes on the market, it could take you awhile to find the right one especially if you can only look or preview the homes on the weekend.  Ok, first things first...how much home can I afford?  Well, you need to talk with a mortgage consultant (lender, banker, etc.).  Who do I talk to?  My advice is to speak to several (at least 3).  There are different types of lenders with … (0 comments)

tax credit: 2009-2010 Homebuyer Tax Credits - 01/08/10 11:13 AM
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tax credit: Timing Couldn't Be Much Better for First-time Buyers - 01/08/10 11:12 AM
First-time homebuyers dominated the U.S. real estate market in 2009, accounting for roughly half of all residential transaction, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.
That trend is likely to continue well into the new year. That's because interest rates are hovering near all-time lows, home-price affordability is near all-time highs and a third factor - Congress' extension of the first-time homebuyer tax credit until April 30, 2010 - make conditions quite favorable for those considering homeownership for the first time.
Still, with the prospect of making one of the largest investments you'll ever make in your life, you can easily … (0 comments)

tax credit: Reminders for 2009 Home Buyers - 01/08/10 11:05 AM
File for homestead exemption (if applicable) Review the IRS form for the first time home buyer tax credit (if applicable) tax time tips Perform winter maintenance and repairs tips Your home is very likely your largest financial investment.  It's important to establish habits to care for and maintain your investment in good condition.  Maintenance and prevention tend to be much less expensive than repairs and replacements for uncared for items.  For more information visit www.BrandiWells.com or email me at Brandi@BrandiWells.com.
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tax credit: $1,800 Tax Credit - 09/19/09 12:47 AM
Time is of the essence
Governor Sonny Perdue signed House Bill 261, which provides a $1,800 tax credit for home purchases. The credit, which would be taken over three years, took effect for purchases June 1 and is meant to spur activity in the housing market.
The bill provides an income tax credit for the purchase of a single family residence from June 1 - November 30, 2009. As the timeline for standard purchases has increased, you would need to be under contract respectively 45 days from the deadline (Nov 30).  In this case, you've got roughly 4 weeks to find your home, negiotate … (0 comments)

tax credit: Opportunities Abound for First Time Homebuyers - 09/07/09 02:13 AM
If you have recently decided to move from renter to homeowner, you are not alone. First-time homebuyers made up 41 percent of the market, according the National Association of REALTORS®' 2008 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. And price declines in many markets around the country have created unique opportunities for those considering home ownership for the first time. As a homeowner, you have security and stability, the freedom to decorate and remodel, potential to build equity and tax benefits. And with interest rates still at historically low levels - 5.22% for the typical, 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (as of early August … (0 comments)