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Are You About To Miss The June 30 Cut Off? – All May Not Be Lost

Today is the last day to settle if you are looking to claim the tax credit as a first home buyer. However, if you cannot settle today then all may not be lost. The Senate is due to debate and vote on legislation that could extend today’s cut off date to September 30. Before I [...]

Claiming A Tax Credit? Don’t Procrastinate!

There are a lot of home buyers that rushed everything through before the end of April so that they could claim a tax credit before it came to an end. Having beaten that deadline, it could be a timely reminder to keep the pressure on. If you haven’t completed the sale by the end of [...]

The End Of The Tax Credit May Be A Boon For Home Buyers

With the tax credit on home purchases about to end should home buyers stress if they look like missing the boat? If you are in contract negotiations then perhaps yes. If you are still ‘just looking’ then perhaps not. One of the most noticeable affects of the tax credit was the surge in interest in [...]

Time Running Out On Home Buying Tax Credits

How does an $8000 or $6500 tax credit sound?  If you are a first time home buyer and you buy before April 30 this year, you could be eligible for that $8000 tax credit. If you’re an existing home owner, don’t fret, you may be entitled to a $6500 tax credit. Sound too good to [...]