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Real Estate Agent with United Country Dowd & Forbes Realty, Edenton, NC

While most know the general parameters of the current first time home buyer tax credit that is set to expire this November 30th, not every one is aware of what is in the works.

According to reliable sources the bill which will be voted on in less than a week has the following provisions for home buyers:

First time home buyers will be eligible for up to $8K if there is contract on or before April 30, 2010.

The annual income limits have been adjusted upward to $125K for single buyers and $225K for married couples.

Plus, the new agreement would allow current homeowners to claim up to $6500 as long as the property they are leaving has been their primary residence for at least five years.

The White House administration is in favor of the above, appears to have broad bipartisan support and may be passed by week's end.  When the bill passes I will post a blog to let you know the final outcome.

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Comments(3)

Christianne O'Malley
Dickson Realty - Reno, NV
Exceptional Service - Delivering Results in Reno!

I have been anxiously awaiting the outcome of this and have been hesitant to speak about it until it's finalized. With so many Christmas Tree clauses on this bill extending unemployment benefits and other benefits, it concerns me whether it will be approved.

Nov 04, 2009 04:52 AM
Chris Hill
Century 21 New Millennium - California, MD
Your Southern Maryland Real Estate Professional

Well if this passes we should be very happy with this bill. Seems to have a real impact on the market. Thanks for sharing.

Nov 04, 2009 04:56 AM
Tom McClaren
United Country Dowd & Forbes Realty, Edenton, NC - Edenton, NC
Realtor/Broker putting your needs first

Christianne,

I completely agree with you about how complex this bill is!  I felt the need to let my local reading audience know what is being discussed so they can begin to make their plans to buy or sell.  Hopefully, plans that include me as their agent!! Thank you for your comment.

Tom

Nov 04, 2009 05:05 AM