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An explanation about the first time home buyers tax credit - helpful for Macomb County MI home buyers

By
Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center

We finally have a breakdown on the new revised 1st time home buyers tax credit.

A couple of key points:   The tax credit is extended to purchases made before
December 1st of 2009.

It is still a tax credit of 10% of the purchase price of a home, up to $8000.  (If you
purchase a $100,000 home the limit on the credit you'll recieve is $8000.)

Also, the home must be used as your primary residence.  (No tax credit for investor
purchases.)

I have a chart on my website in PDF version that is available for downloading for those
of you who would like a closer look at the revised tax credit.

What I really like about this version (compared to the $7500 tax credit of last year) is
that this is a true tax credit.  It is NOT a loan, and will not have to be repaid to the
government unless you sell the home within 3 years.

If you have any questions about this first time home buyer tax credit please don't
hesitate to contact me.  I'd be happy to go through it with you.

~Kris Wales~  A partner for your real estate needs in Macomb County MI




Mike Mitchell
Kee Realty - Saint Clair Shores, MI
REALTOR (R)

Hi Kris, this is such a great opportunity for first time buyers! Much better than last years incentive. We need to get the word out about this.

Feb 19, 2009 11:56 PM
Greg Nino
RE/MAX Compass - Houston, TX
Houston, Texas

Excellent way to keep the public informed. Great job Kris!

Feb 20, 2009 04:47 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Kris, This is sure to help first time home buyers--and the historically low rates.  Prices of homes have dropped so low and this will benefit people even more.

Feb 20, 2009 08:41 AM
Diane Aurit
LKN Realty, LLC - Mooresville, NC
Lake Norman Real Estate

Kris, Your knowledge of the new laws and mortgages is so valuable for your clients.  They are in good hands!

Feb 20, 2009 08:44 AM
Terry & Bonnie Westbrook
Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI
Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

It is a great program and a true incentive for buyers to act before the end of the year.

Feb 20, 2009 11:08 AM
Kris Wales
Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center - Macomb, MI
Real Estate Blog & Homes for Sale search site, Macomb County MI

Hi everyone - If any of you want to go over to the link on my website and download the PDF version of this revised tax credit please feel free to do so.  I really think this is going to benefit many home buyers and help get us out  of this market saturation.

Feb 20, 2009 08:30 PM
Terry Miller
Miller Homes Group - Tyler, TX
Miller Homes Group and Tyler Apartment Locator

Great post with great information for everyone. Hey, It's a tool, lets use it.

Feb 21, 2009 02:45 AM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Kris there are still plenty of people asking questions about the new bill. This should clear up a few things for your readers.

Feb 21, 2009 06:27 AM