Information for Those Looking For a New Home
The tax credit for first- time home buyers was extended and expanded in November of 2009. It was extended until the end of April of 2010 and expanded to include existing homeowners starting December 1, 2009.
The federal tax credit for first-time buyers is still 10% of the purchase price of the home up to $8,000. A first-time home buyer is defined as someone who has not owned a home for the previous three years. The federal tax credit for existing homeowners looking to buy a new home is 10% of the purchase price up to a maximum of $6,500. An existing homeowner is defined as someone who has owned their home for the last consecutive five years.
Because of this tax credit many individuals that were on the fence over whether or not to purchase a new home are now shopping the market. For those individuals looking to purchase a new home, here is some helpful information.
Now is a wonderful time to buy a home because of all the choices available. Because of the number of foreclosures and short sales flooding the market, you will never run out of homes. The prices of these homes are affordable, mortgage rates are low and there are often tax advantages available. Home buyers can now deduct the cost of their mortgage loan interest and property taxes. Another wonderful thing about purchasing a home, unlike paying on a rental property, mortgage payments build equity in your home that could appreciate over time.
There are risks involved in purchasing a new home. As the housing market has shown us in the last few years, the value of a home doesn't always rise. Keeping that in mind, if you are unsure about your employment or income, or if you think you might need to move in the next five years, buying a new home now might not be the best choice. Selling a property is time consuming and costly. If you have the means and plan on staying in one area for awhile, now could be a great time to purchase a new home.
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Why Now is the Perfect Storm To Purchase Real Estate In New Jersey and Other Areas
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Century City - Hip and Happening
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Prepare Your Home and Family For Natural Disasters
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Top Reasons Why Your House Is Not Selling
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Looking for best place to reside in Dallas: Dallas Apartments
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Real Estate Sector in India is to have $1.5 Billion Additional Investment in 2010-11
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A Useful Checklist for Finding a Good Real Estate Agent
By: Maria | 21/01/2010Looking for a reliable real estate agent is the first step to owning your dream house. A competent agent will help you strike the best deals on the market. Using his extensive background, he would explain to you the entire process of purchasing a new home. If you fail to find a good buyer's agent, your chances of owning a satisfying property would be slimmer. Here are some of the qualities of a good real estate agent that you should consider before hiring one.
HUD options that may ease losses on FHA loans
By: vithya coumar | 18/01/2010 | Real EstateThe federal housing administration has new HUD options that might helps ease the FHA loans impact on the home buyer.
One great idea for the New Year! Installing a Tankless Water Heater
By: vithya coumar | 13/01/2010 | Home ImprovementIf you are looking for a fresh new addition to your home you should consider installing a new tankless water heater. This will not only help save the environment but will also help save you money in utility bills.
Hometenders' bring additional dollars to sellers
By: vithya coumar | 08/01/2010 | Moving & RelocatingHaving someone live in your home stay at your home while you are trying to sell it is a good thing to have for some people. If you home is on the market for a long period of time you are going to want to get someone to stay in it so it doesn't go stale.
Connecting gas lines made easy
By: vithya coumar | 08/01/2010 | Home ImprovementConnecting gas lines in your home can become a pain but if you are thinking about doing it yourself then here are several tips that can help you.
Vampire Power is a Drain
By: vithya coumar | 05/01/2010 | Home ImprovementHaving a good drain in your home is something that everyone wants in their home. Here is a great way for you to increase that power and save you some money in the long run.
Lenders Responsible for Improperly Underwritten Home Loans
By: vithya coumar | 31/12/2009 | LoansIt is a shame that they have some lenders who are responsible for improperly putting together underwritten home loans. These have had a small impact in the real estate crash last year.
Why Discount Hotels?
By: vithya coumar | 31/12/2009 | HotelsWho doesn't want to stay at the nicest hotels? We all do, but unfortunately, for most of us, a five star hotel is out of the question. Or at least that's what we think. The truth is that savvy consumers can now search discount hotel websites for five star hotels with rooms they need to fill, meaning cheap luxury hotel rooms.
Laser Skin Surgery
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