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Claim Your $8,000 First-time Home Buyer Tax Credit.

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First-Time Home Buyer? Choose When to Claim Your Tax Credit
With the deadline for filing federal tax returns fast approaching, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has made information available for qualified home buyers about how and when to claim the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit.
The basic eligibility requirements for the credit are: the home must have been purchased on or after Jan. 1 and before Dec. 1, 2009; the buyer may not have owned a home in the three years prior to the purchase; and the buyer must have a modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) less than $95,000 for single tax payers or $170,000 for married filers.
Two factors affect the amount of credit qualified buyers can claim: it can only be equal to 10% of the… Read Full Post

Posted: 7 months ago, Comments: 0, Average Rating: Views: 386

Hey, First-time Homebuyer: How Does $8,000 From Your Uncle Sam Sound?

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Want an extra $8,000?  If you’re a first-time homebuyer then we have a nice surprise for you.

Last fall, the Federal Government introduced a financial incentive to prospective first-time homebuyers — an income tax credit of up to $7,500. The rules were simple: you must have been a first-time homebuyer (as defined by not owning a home in the previous three years) and you met certain income restrictions. The new $8,000 tax credit is available to those who buy between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009. It’s not a deduction, it’s an actual credit.  Unlike the $7,500 first-time homebuyer tax credit introduced last summer; this does not need to be repaid. First timers who qualify can make no more than $75,000 in adjusted gross income if they’re single or… Read Full Post

Posted: 8 months ago, Comments: 0, Average Rating: Views: 419

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Explained

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Hi,

My name is Kim McLaughlin with Axia Financial. Do you know that A tax credit of up to $8,000 is now avaiable if you are a qualified first-time home buyer and purchase a home before December 01 2009?

Here are some highlights of this program;

1)The tax credit is for first-time home buyers only.
2)The tax credit does not have to be repaid.
3)The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000.
4)The credit is available for homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.
5)Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000 qualify for the full tax credit.

How do I claim the tax credit? Do I need to complete a form or…

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Posted: 8 months ago, Comments: 0, Average Rating: Views: 550

FHA Spot Condo Approval

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With so many urban centers being classified as "declining markets," it is now more important than ever to be as familiar with every possible option for obtaining affordable financing for our borrowers and buyers. Because of the new requirements issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the private mortgage insurers, every loan officer and realtor needs to know what it takes to get FHA financing for a borrower buying a condominium unit.
Loan officers: it's your business.
Selling agents: knowing will help you market your condo listing to a larger universe of qualified buyers and, if the condo is not eligible, save you the time of having to show a unit to unqualified buyers.
Buyers' agents: the same is true -- no sense in showing someone a condo in a…

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Posted: 9 months ago, Comments: 1, Average Rating: Views: 1163

Open House In Renton On Sunday 01/25/09

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Want to go look at open houses this sunday?

Here is a list of homes in the renton area for sunday the 25th from 1:00 - 4:00

Just click here.

If you would like more info on a home just call or email me.

If you would like my free First Time Home Buyer book please click on the link.

 Lonnie Snyder
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 206-406-2710
E-Mail : snyder@kw.com
Website: http://www.callsnyder.com/
Blogsite: http://renton-real-estate.blogspot.com/
Lonnie Snyder is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Kent, Renton, Newcastle and South Bellevue. Read Full Post

Posted: 10 months ago, Comments: 0, Average Rating: Views: 413

How To Get A Great Deal On A Foreclosed Property In 2009

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  If you've been priced out of the housing market, now is the time to consider buying a foreclosed property. But don't wait; the best-value foreclosed homes--what we call "real estate owned" (REO)--are selling as soon as they come on the market.
Although buyers can also find bargain prices on pre-foreclosure sales or homes sold at foreclosure auctions, most buyers find it easier and less risky to purchase REOs from the lending institutions and government authorities that repossess these homes. (Note: REOs also can refer to properties purchased by corporations from their transferring employees. This article focuses on REOs resulting from foreclosure proceedings.)
Finding a high-value property and negotiating a low-cost contract are the keys to…

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Posted: 10 months ago, Comments: 1, Average Rating: Views: 624

There's A Big Difference Between A 'handyman's Special' And A 'money Pit.'

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 Well-located homes in need of tender loving care can be a terrific value. If you're interested in building "sweat equity" fixing up a home, hire a professional inspector to ensure the home won't cost you a fortune to refurbish.



A worthy handyman's special will be structurally sound with all major systems in good working order--heating/cooling, plumbing, electrical, roof. Those are the most costly items to repair or replace. Your time and effort will be better spent painting, making minor repairs, adding or replacing fixtures, sprucing up the landscaping, and accomplishing other low-cost fix-ups.

Lonnie Snyder
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 206-406-2710
E-Mail : snyder@kw.com
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Posted: 12 months ago, Comments: 0, Average Rating: Views: 514

Questions Every Savvy Home Buyer Should Be Asking Now

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Do you look for the best deal? Do you wait for your favorite item to go on sale? Are you thinking about buying a home with current prices dropping to a 3 year low? Here are 5 questions that you can ask yourself to see where you stand.

  • Is our rent equal to a loan payment? If you can afford to buy, it can give you one bonus that renting cannot—the lucrative tax breaks that come with owning a home:
    • Deductions for payments of mortgage interest, loan discount points and real estate taxes.
    • Home-office deductions for qualified owners.
    • Deductions for expenses if you rent out your property.
    • Home-sale capital-gains exclusion—profits up to $500,000 tax-free!
  • Are prices in our preferred area steady?
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