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Thursday, November 12, 2009

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension

Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension Information
Rich Ferretti
Broker/Realtor, NC/SC ABR, e-PRO
Jamison Realty
rich@richferretti.com
Direct:704-564-0807
The Home Buyer's credit started last February as part of the Obama administrations massive economic stimulus bill. Originally it was supposed to expire on Dec.1, but thanks to overwhelming interest - it has now been extended to home purchases that are entered into agreement before May 1, 2010, and closed before July 1, 2010.
The original credit amount for a "first-time home buyer" remains at 10 percent of the purchase price, up to a maximum of $8,000. A first-time home buyer is defined as someone (or a spouse) who has not owned a home in the last three years. The credit was phased out for singles with Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $75,000 and married couples with AGI of $150,000, but the new law increases the phase outs to $125,000 and $225,000, respectively.
In addition to the extensions of the credit for first-time home buyers, the new law allows for a tax credit for home buyers that already own homes. A new credit of 10 percent of the purchase price, up to $6,500, is available to buyers who have lived in their present homes for 5 consecutive years of the past 8 years. This credit is meant to spur on "move up" buyers.
I am sure you are wondering what, if any, limitations exist. The credit, whether used by a first-time home buyer or a long-time resident home buyer, applies only to primary residences, and the purchase price must not exceed $800,000. The new law also extends the deadline for U.S. Armed Forces members deployed outside the U.S. There seems to be general consensus that this law will not be extended again. So break the piggy-bank open and make that move to home-owner status NOW!
If you live in the Charlotte, Mint Hill or Matthews aream and are looking for more infoermation on how you can take advantage of this great opportunity - cantact Rich Ferretti at 704-564-0807
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Posted by Charlotte's Custom Homes at 10:47 AM

Labels: first time home buyers, home buyers, home in charlotte, Rich Ferretti

1 comments:

Anonymous said...: This is fantastic news. Rich you have always been there for us.
Thanks
John and Berta; November 12, 2009 11:58 AM

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