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first time homebuyers: Do I need a Real Estate Agent to Buy a House? - 09/05/11 11:09 AM
Whether you're a buyer or a seller, having someone who will guide you through the process and look out for your best interests in what is usually the biggest financial transaction of your life, is key to a smooth transaction.  Here's a great post by Ashley Cox outlining the value that a real estate agent brings to the home buying process.
If you're in the market to buy a home in Suffern NY or anyplace else in Rockland County give me a call.  I'll take the worry out of the home buying process and help make it a seamless and enjoyable … (9 comments)

first time homebuyers: Two Victories For Home Buyers Today! - 07/01/10 08:17 PM
 
For those of  you who didn't make it to closing by June 30th - on time for the original homebuyer tax credit deadline, here's some good and welcome news.  The closing date deadline has been extended.
 
Via Elizabeth Veilleux (Ballenger Realty):
Congress has passed a bill extending the Homebuyer Tax Credit closingdeadline from June 30, 2010 to September 30, 2010. The extension appliesonly to transactions that had ratified contracts in place as of April 30,2010, and have not yet closed.  Additionally, Congress has extended the National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP) through September 30th.  The bill is retroactive and will cover thelapse … (2 comments)

first time homebuyers: Federal Tax Credit Extension Approved by the House of Representatives - 06/29/10 09:16 PM
 
For all those new and repeat buyers who had hoped to cash in on the Federal Tax credit that are still awaiting clearance to close and hoping to make it before the deadline of June 30th, you'll be happy to know that there's still hope for an extension.
 
Via Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company Realtors):
Inman News has just reported that the House of Representatives has passed a stand alone bill that would extend the settlement deadline on the $8000 Federal tax credit for first time homebuyers. 
The bill must now go to the Senate because it's not the same … (0 comments)

first time homebuyers: 93 Days to Go - Do You Qualify? - 01/27/10 10:24 PM
93 Days to Go - Do You Qualify?
Want to know if you qualify for the Homebuyer Tax Credit?  WWW.HomebuyerTaxCredit.com is a site created for the purpose of answering consumer questions about whether or not you qualify for this credit. 
There's a great video on the site by Joseph Rand included, that explains the details of the credit and provides a venue for you to ask specific questions and get them answered, plus a FAQ section outlining some common scenarios.
The site's eligibility quiz takes only a few minutes to answer and lets you know instantly whether or not you qualify … (2 comments)

first time homebuyers: Buying Your First Home - 12/14/09 09:01 PM
There's never been a better time to buy a home than now. Inventory is plentiful, interest rates are low, prices have come down and you've got great government incentives in the form of the first time homebuyer tax credit.
But, buying your first home can be an overwhelming experience. Here's a video to help prepare you for the experience. It explains some of the things that the first time home buyer can expect to go through. With the help of a realtor who knows the market, and the ins and outs of the buying process, the experience will be a lot … (3 comments)

first time homebuyers: Homebuyers Tax Credit - Major Modifications Old vs. New - 11/06/09 11:28 AM
Homebuyers Tax Credit - Major Modifications Old vs. New  (edit/delete)
Yesterday, the House voted to approve the extension and expansion of the homebuyer tax credit.  The legislation was part of a piece of legislation that extended unemployment benefits as well.
The legislation extends the availability of the tax credit to purchases on or before April 30, 2010. Home Buyers must be in contract by April 30, 2010 and will have an additional 60 days to close and complete the transaction. The New Homebuyer Tax Credit will remain $8,000 for first-time buyers, but previous homeowners or current homeowners who purchase between December 1, 2009 and … (5 comments)

first time homebuyers: First time Homebuyers Tax Credit - Major Modifications 2008 vs 2009 - 02/15/09 10:14 AM
By now I'm sure we're all confused about the modifications in the First Time Homebuyers tax credit - Old verses New.  NYSAR just put out a handy chart highlighting the differences and major modifications of the 2008 verses the 2009 Recovery and Reinvestment Act 
 Here's the link to that chart:
Chart highlighting the major modifications to the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit> (PDF:309K)
It helped me get it down pat.  Hope it helps you as well!
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