tax credit for home buyers: The Homebuyer Tax Credit extended again - 08/05/10 09:47 PM
The Homebuyer Tax Credit extended again by Holly Pring on August 1, 2010
Happy news: Congress has passed a bill extending the Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline to September 30, 2010. The extension applies to transactions that had ratified contracts in place as of April 30, 2010, and have not yet closed.
Congress, bless ‘em, also extended the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 30th. The bill is retroactive and will cover the lapse period from June 1, 2010, to the date the law is enacted.
If you qualify, enjoy that credit!
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tax credit for home buyers: Update on the New Tax Credit for Home Buyers - 06/13/10 01:27 PM
Update on the new tax credit for home buyers by Holly Pring on June 13, 2010[edit]
So, what’s going on with that tax credit for home buyers I recently told you about? It’s cleared the Legislature in New Jersey, but word is Governor Christie is hesitant to sign it. As his spokesperson, Michael Drewniak, said, “It’s a nice idea to help stimulate home buying in New Jersey. It comes at the right time in that sense, but it’s the wrong time in that we simply don’t have the money to spare for the tax credit. The sponsors of the bill are … (0 comments)

tax credit for home buyers: TAX CREDITS FOR HOME BUYERS - 05/30/10 02:46 PM
A Tax Credit For Home Buyers by Holly Pring on May 29, 2010
Here’s some potentially great news for home buyers: You could get a tax credit up to $15,000, or 5 percent of a home purchase (whichever is less).
The Senate may vote on this pending bill (A -1678/S-692) as early as its next scheduled meeting, June 10. Buyers eligible for the credit will receive it over the course of three years, during which the home must be used as a primary residence. Buyers can purchase either a new or previously-occupied home.
The New Jersey Association of REALTORS stands in … (5 comments)