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Home Owners Green Tax Incentives

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox&Roach Realtors

Home Owners “Green” Tax Benefits Offer Savings Ideas Tucked Away in The First Time Home Buyers American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

You all know about the $8,000 First Time Home Buyer tax creditEnergy Saving Tax Credit Ideas that’s chasing down the November 30th 2009 deadline, right?

But did you know that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has a nice little tax benefit and some bright ideas for current home owners if you improve your home’s energy efficiency on items like skylights (who has a skylight that doesn’t need improving?) doors, windows, and some metal and asphalt roofs. Could be as much as 30% of the cost of the project up to $1,500.

And the “green” tax credit also covers installation costs for

See MainLinePaToday for additional information about Green Tax Credits and how Pennsylvania is using their Recovery Funds:

Home Owners Green Tax Incentives

Kevin Cavanaugh
Keller Williams Hudson Valley Realty - Tappan, NY
Lic. Associate Broker, ABR, GREEN

Hey Judy, I just finished NAR"S Green Designation course yesterday.  We talked alot about the things that you mention here and in your links.  Thanks and have a great day.

Aug 27, 2009 10:17 PM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Judy - I like this concept on many levels.  I'll read up on this further via your links.  Thanks!

Aug 28, 2009 03:59 AM
Judy Peterson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox&Roach Realtors - Tredyffrin, PA
"Superb Service, Superb Results"

Hi Kevin!

Thanks for stopping by and for your comments about NAR's Green Designation course. Did you find the informationn helpful for your clients?

Aug 28, 2009 04:28 AM
Judy Peterson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox&Roach Realtors - Tredyffrin, PA
"Superb Service, Superb Results"

Hi Jason!

I'll be happy to see you for a follow up visit :-). I find that many people don't know that there are some other beneficial tax credits available to help home owners since the focus has been on the First Time Buyers. The more we can do to help home owners and the environment the better IMHO.

Aug 28, 2009 04:30 AM