First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit May Be Extended into 2010 - 08/25/09 11:41 AM
Currently there are bills before the U.S. House and Senate that would extend the highly popular first-time home buyer tax credit into 2010. Currently set to expire on November 30, 2009, the maximum $8,000 tax credit has been a highly successful tool in spurring the dismal housing market. There is discussion in Congress to not only extend the credit, but also raise it to a maximum of $15,000 and allow it to apply to all buyers, not just first-time home buyers. If any form of the this extension passes, this will have a huge positive impact on housing and home prices … (3 comments)

Iowa Home Sales Increased by 4.5 percent from June - 08/13/09 12:53 PM
According to the Iowa Association of Realtor (IAR) July 2009 Housing Trends report, Iowa home sales increased 4.5 percent in July. However, the average price dropped 1.7 percent. Compared to a year ago, Iowa home sales have increased 0.8 percent to 3,480 while the average sale price of homes increased 0.1 percent to $148,692.
IRA President Terry Knapp told the Des Moines Business Record that he attributes the slight drop in home price to the recent first-time homebuyer activity. First-time homebuyers typically buy more modestly priced homes. And, with the first time home buyer tax credit and low interest rates, it's been … (1 comments)

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Beaverdale Charmer-Spacious Ranch with Huge Kitchen & Master Bedroom, Fenced Yard, Great Street! - 08/05/09 01:10 PM
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Ready To Buy Your First House? Here's how the $8,000 tax credit works... - 08/05/09 10:31 AM
Ready to buy your first house? Hurry, the $8k tax credit ends December 1! Here's how it works: http://tinyurl.com/ld7pfs
Call at 515-422-4731 or email me at cyphillips@remax.net for more information or to get started finding your dream house. I would love to help you make it happen!
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