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2009 State of Washington First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit Advance Program

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with RE/MAX Professionals 94238

Currently the State of Washington is working out the final details on a tax credit advance program for first time home buyers.

The purpose of the program is to allow first time home buyers who make 80% or less of their county’s median income an opportunity to borrow the Federal $ 8,000 tax credit in advance to purchase a home.

The State legislature has passed the necessary budget to fund the $25,000,000 that is being set aside to seed the program. The Washington Association of Realtors has pledged $400,000 in funds as well.

This program is aimed to jumpstart the housing market in many areas of the State.

I have created a website specifically for this program. The Washington First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit Advance site will be a site dedicated to helping first time buyers learn what is necessary to qualify for the tax credit advance. It will also help buyers meet qualified real estate agents and mortgage lenders who are familiar with the processes and with the home buyers’ local areas.

If you are interested in learning more about this exciting program please visit The Washington First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit Advance website today.

Ken Tracy
Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL
Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Scott.  I wish Illinois had this program...

Thanks for writing,

Ken

May 07, 2009 01:51 AM
Scott Cowan
RE/MAX Professionals - Olympia, WA

Thanks Ken-


I would not be suprised to see Illinois putting something similar to this together very soon. 10 states that I am aware of are working on this now.

Best,

Scott

May 07, 2009 02:26 AM
GLENN LEACH
Mortgage - Puyallup, WA

It's a beautiful thing.  Have several clients waiting for this to happen!  Sellers, git yur Fer Sale signs polished up - them buyers be comin' soon!

May 07, 2009 08:36 AM
Paul McFadden
Responsive Pest Control - Seattle, WA
Pest Control, Seattle, WA.

Did this go through? I know that the legislative session was not extended so I hadn't heard if this bill made it or died.

May 09, 2009 03:25 AM
Scott Cowan
RE/MAX Professionals - Olympia, WA

I have not heard officially if this is dead in the water or not. I had heard rumblings that it will be in place June 1st. I am keeping my blog updated with information as I come across it.

 

Best,

 

scott

May 09, 2009 04:26 AM
Paul McFadden
Responsive Pest Control - Seattle, WA
Pest Control, Seattle, WA.

Thanks, Scott. I'm sure I'll hear about it if and when it happens. It would make for a good second half of the year. I hope you had a nice weekend!

May 11, 2009 02:15 AM
Office Blogger
Regent Homes, Inc - Tacoma, WA

Thanks for the update. I hope it goes through.

May 12, 2009 06:06 AM
Sandra White
John L Scott Real Estate - Port Townsend, WA
Experienced Residential Resale Broker

Scott, good information for me...right now in the middle of a transaction with all the qualifications for the $8K credit, but cash would be great for my buyer.  Will keep checking with you.  Thanks so much!

Jul 03, 2009 04:03 PM
Sandy Nelson
Riley Jackson Real Estate Inc. - Olympia, WA
your Olympia area Realtor

Is the IRS finally cooperating with this program?

Jul 13, 2009 03:34 AM