First Time Homebuyers Fueling the Surge

The first-time home buyers tax credit no accounts for nearly half of home sales according to an industry report released recently.

A whopping, 47% of all Americans who purchased homes this year had not owned one during the previous three years, (National Association of Realtors (NAR))--a statistic that was up from 41% of sales in 2008 and 36% in 2006.

The credit which was was recently extended through the middle of 2010 and expanded to include many existing homeowners, gives the first-time homebuyer incentive with a credit of up to $8,000 to buyers which they could deduct from their income taxes. This credit is fully refundable, even if the buyer has less than $8000 in taxable income.

"With the expanded criteria, many people looking at homes are eligible, " says Rich Ferretti of Jamison Realty in Charlotte, NC "This is a great time to be buying."

If you would like more information about the Mint Hill, Matthews and Charlotte area real estate market check out www.minthillrealty.com or call Rich Ferretti at 704-564-0807.