By OutRentHome.com May 29, 2008
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First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit On July 30th, President Bush signed a major housing bill (H.R. 3221) into law. As part of the housing bill, Congress has created a new, temoprary tax credit to provide an incentive for first-time homebuyers. The $7500 credit will be available for the purchase of a principal residence on or after April 9th, 2008 and before July 1st, 2009.How does it work?Tax credits are special provisions that reduce income tax liability on a dollar to dollar basis. Credits are claimed on an individual's income tax return. In this case, Congress has created a tax credit for first-time homebuyers. The maximum credit amount of $7500. Thus, if after figuring out all the income items and exemptions and making all the required additions, subtractions, duductions and other items on a tax return a person had total tax libility of $8000, a $7500 credit would wipe out all but $500 of the tax due.Click Here to Read FurtherFor more information on the first-time homebuyer tax credit or any other real estate questions you may have, please feel free to call us at (313) 278-8000 or (866) 737-SOLD. ...read more
By Prudential Select Real Estate November 19, 2008
Real estate agents can only base success on the number of sales closed in a year. There is no award or money given for effort. Effort must produce results. Prospecting for new clients, especially new homes to list, is a must. The number of real estate listings an agent has is closely tied to his/her i... ...read more
In older neighborhoods you can easily find newer homes. For a lot of people this makes a great option; it allows you the charm and ambiance that a lot of newer neighborhoods lack with the innovation and solid construction of a new house. ...read more