• $8,000 for first-timers signing
contracts through April 30, 2010 and closing by June 30, 2010.
• $6,500 for repeat buyers
who have "lived in their current residence for five consecutive years out
of the last eight
Individual tax filers making no more
than $125,000 and joint filers making no more than $225,000 could take the full
credit, a significant increase of the income cap. The credit would decrease
in value for people making more than those amounts.
• If the home you're buying
is priced over $800,000 sorry, you won't qualify!
If you're a first-timer hoping to
take advantage of the higher income limits, keep in mind that the same timeline
applies.
Federal officials on Monday May 18, 2009 reversed an earlier decision to allow first-time home buyers to use an $8,000 tax credit to borrow the down payment on a home.
A week earlier, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan had told the National Association of Home Builders that HUD would let banks and local governments offer short-term "bridge loans" to cover the down payment for first-time buyers eligible for the tax credit. The loans would have been available to applicants for federally insured mortgages such as Federal Housing Administration loans.Lenders, home builders and real- estate agents had reacted favorably to the bridge-loan proposal, saying it would open up the housing market to more first-time buyers. The loans also could have created income-tax issues, according to the IRS officials who shot down HUD's plan.
If you do buy a home this year by Nov, 30 2009 you will be eligible up to $8,000.00 tax credit. Please go to the following link to see all the eligibility requirements.
First time home buyers don't miss out on your tax credit up to $8,000.00
The Washington State legislature has passed a "Tax Credit Advance Loan Program". This program which is intended to help first time home buyers in the State of Washington will be the first of its kind in the nation! The program will give short term loans up to $8,000.00 for first-time home buyers that qualify. The money can then be used to fund first-time home buyers at the close of a home sale for a down payment or closing costs.
These down payment loans would help open the door to home ownership for many hardworking families that want to own their own home. With historically low interest rates and the lower home prices now available, families in Washington that have found it difficult afford a home may now be qualified!
Buyers will pay back their loan when they receive their federal income tax refund. The Tax Credit Advance Loan Program will help up to 9000 first-time homebuyers. The availability of the short term loans will expire at the same time as the federal tax credit, on November 30, 2009.
Don't miss out on the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit the opportunity will only be available for a limited time.
Call (425) 210-6513 for more information and how to qualify!
Susan Waiste Associate Broker, EcoBroker & REALTOR
Want to find out what your home value is in today's market, but don't want to pay for a full appraisal?
Call your real estate agent and ask for a free home value report. You can't use it as an actual appraisal, but it should give a good indication of what your home value is currently. Most real estate agents will do this for free if they have worked with you previously.
If you need the most accurate up to date report you need to contact a reputable Real Estate Appraiser. Most Appraisals cost upwards of $400.00 + but are worth every penny if you really need to accurately pricing on what a bank/lender would appraise your home for refinancing purposes or for a home that is going through a short sale.
Wikipedia definition: Short sale (real estate) - the lender allows a property to be sold for less than the amount owed on a mortgage and takes a loss.
If you need an excellent Real Estate Appraiser contact:
Jack Wall (360) 794-7119 or 888-867-5719 Country Town Appraisal (State Certified) Servering: King, Snohomish, Skagit Counties for 31 Years.
FYI: Jack just informed me that if you have a home with a Snohomish address, the market has actually gone up 7.6% over the last three months.
Call me if you would like a Free Home Market Value on your Snohomish County Home. 425-210-6513
Snohomish County Short Sales and Home Foreclosure Information
Are you one of the many home owners who find themselves worried about losing your home?
Are you worried that what you paid for your home a few short years ago is now lower than what your mortgage is if you needed to sell?
Has your job come into jeopardy of up coming layoffs?
Are you already behind or struggling to make your mortgage payment?
Snohomish County residents are worried about how the down turn in the real estate market is affecting them on a personal level. There are so many scenarios playing out as the market affects each individual differently. Information that the media sends out is confusing even for professionals.
So, what is a confused homeowner to do? If you are already falling behind on your mortgage, contact your lender and a good Real Estate Attorney immediately. I am including an Attorney in Everett that specializes in Real Estate transaction and Home foreclosures and short sales.
Jamie Jensen, Attorney (425) 258-2688
Jelsing, Tri, West and Andrus
2926 Colby Avenue Everett WA, 98207
Tell Jamie that Susan Waiste from John L. Scott referred you and he will give you a free phone consultation. Jamie specializes in Real Estate Law and is an authority with an excellent reputation.
I hope you find this information valuable. Please call if you need any other information or would like to find the current market value on your Snohomish County home.
The Treasury Department is considering a plan to purchase mortgage-backed securities in the hopes of driving mortgage rates to as low as 4.5%. Interest rates at 4.5% would help homeowners and buyers with good credit, but would do little for troubled borrowers.
You have been
watching the homes for sale go up, down and up again by a new listing agent.
You may know of a home in your neighborhood that has recently gone through foreclosure.
Now, you’re concerned for what this will mean for your home value.
To sell your home you must Make sure your home
is compelling:
Property Type Residential
School District Monroe Statuses Active, Contingent, Pending BU Requested (5/28/2008
or after) , Pending Feasibility (5/28/2008 or after) , Pending Inspection
(5/28/2008 or after) , Pending (5/28/2008 or after) , Sold (5/28/2008
or after) Price 450,000 or less Bedrooms 3.00
or more Bathrooms 2.00 or more
Structure 1100 or + Lot
Size .1 ac or excluded
20-Manuf-Single Wide AND 21-Manuf-Double Wide AND 22-Manuf-Triple Wide
AND 24-Houseboat AND 32-Townhouse
·Currently in the last 6 months in Monroe School District,
there have been 64 SOLD Homes beaks down to 10.6 closings per month.
·Average Days on Market for SOLD homes:
o15 homes sold in less than 30 days
o17 homes sold in 31-60 days
o11 homes sold in 61-90 days
o8 homes sold in 91-120 days
o13 homes sold in 120 days or more
·Average Price per square foot is selling at $184.00
·The average selling price of a medium priced home is: $331,213
·112 Active listings Priced between 0 – $450,000
·64 Homes have sold in the last 6 months, Priced between 0 –
$450,000
· 16 Homes are currently Pending Sales
Quick
Stats - Averages
Average
List Price /Sell Price
Listing $
Sq Ft
Listing Price/Sq Ft
CDOM
Sale $
Selling Price/Sq Ft
Residential
(192)
$343,412
2019
$177
153
$331,213
$184
Active: 112
Pending: 16
Sold: 64
Other:
0
Total:
192
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Square Feet
List Price
Selling Price
Days On Market
Minimum
3
1.00
1,104
$224,950
$237,200
0
Average
3
2.00
2,019
$343,412
$331,213
94
Median
3
2.50
1,862
$335,000
$316,200
74
Maximum
6
0.00
4,028
$450,000
$449,950
328
Average
Days on Market Breakdown and Average % of List Price received on Solds by Market time:
Iimmaculate rambler with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths attached garage with driveway parking. Oak kitchen cabinets with breakfast bar counter, also a great pantry. Informal dining room with slider access to fully fenced backyard. Enjoy your own BBQ's and privacy.
Your own gas fireplace makes this well lit living room warm and cozy! The great master Suite has its own full bath off of it. There are two other bedrooms that share the second full bath. Don't for get to check out laundry room, also, the studio office has its own exterior access and was the original owners hair salon. (was professional built) **Bonus across the street is a Community Park & walking trails. Close to 522 & Hwy 2 with easy commute to eastside or Everett!
Anasazi Indians who lived in the Four Corners region of the USA, built apartment style housing villages. Their buildings included multi-room dwellings of stone masonry. Why were these considered green?
Anasazi oriented their dwellings to the light, were heated using passive solar heating and their buildings featuring natural ventilation for cooling.
Rainwater was captured for irrigation and personal use.
Natural stone, mud, and wood were the only materials used.
The buildings were completely non-toxic and healthy.
Anasazi village concept in how they built created close community interaction.
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