How To Get the Homebuyer Tax Credit Until April 2011 - That’s Right!

Members of the military and certain other federal employees serving outside the U.S. and their spouses have an extra year to buy a principal residence in the U.S. and qualify for the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit.

Flood Watch Areas in Metro Atlanta

Is your dream home in an area suspect to flooding? 

With the floods that Georgia experienced in 2009, you should rightfully be concerned about purchasing real estate in Metro Atlanta that could flood.  Or, maybe you already live in a home and you are not sure if your real estate is at risk. 

You Can Still Beat the Home Buyer Tax Credit Deadline!

Yes time is ticking but it is not too late if you are a  determined first-time home buyer to take advantage of the $8,000 federal tax credit, which expires Nov. 30.

To identify those properties that can close by the Nov. 30th deadline for the home buyer tax credit prior to sending a lot of time viewing them, ask these important questions that aren’t likely addressed in the listing. These can include:

FHA BUYERS - More Details on Using the Tax Credit for Your Downpayment/Closing Costs

FHA-approved lenders received the go-ahead to develop bridge-loan products that enable first-time buyers to use the benefits of the federal tax credit upfront, according to eagerly awaited guidance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on so-called home buyer tax credit loans that was released today.

How to Get $8000 For Purchasing Your First Home

If you are ready to purchase your first real estate property,  you are in for a real treat!  With the recent passing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, first-time home-buyers (only) can receive up to an $8,000 tax credit for a principal residence (meaning you must live in the home) that is purchased and closed by November 30, 2009.