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Vital Information For
First-Time Buyers
The first-time homebuyer Federal tax credit for $8000, record-low interest rates, and nationwide median home prices dropping to the lowest point in five years, makes this an enticing time to consider buying a home. By the way, that tax incentive isn't truly just for first-time buyers -- it's defined as those not having owned a home in the last three years. Research and knowing your options are critical. Check with your tax accountant for more details. It’s increasingly likely that Congress will extend and expand the popular home buyer tax credit, which will expire at the end of this month.
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According to an article in August in the Raleigh News & Observer, 10.8 percent of buyers are motivated to buy due to Federal and state tax incentives. So far only 1.14 million buyers have filed
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Relieving the Stress of Packing
Packing can be stressful time for every member of the family. To ensure that your move goes as smoothly as possible, try the following tips!
Pack a "Red Box"
Since one in five American families moves every year, that means 22 million families may be searching for their TV remote controls!
One of the pitfalls of packing for a move is you can't always anticipate what you'll need when you arrive at your new home, and movers typically list only the obvious such as dishes, glasses, bedding, etc. The miscellaneous items you need in the first few hours invariably wind up on the bottom of a random box.
To start, you may want to create your own "red box" as some moving companies ("Removers") do in Great Britain. This is the last box loaded and the first one off the truck. The one universal item in the red box is the tea kettle (perhaps this would be the coffee maker in the U.S.). This is also the place
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Making Your Home Age Appropriate Creates Appeal
All of us have something in common with our homes. Sure, style, design, and location are at the top of the list, but how about age? As we age, buyers, especially the baby boomer generation, are looking to transform their homes into a place that they can stay in for as long as possible or they're hoping to find one that's already equipped for them to age-in-place.
So how old your home and you are, are reason to give some thought to if your home needs age-appropriate adaptation in order for you to be most comfortable. And, in doing so, you may actually make your home more valuable to a wider audience of buyers, should you ever sell it.
According to the National Homebuilders Association, making a home suitable for the golden years is economicaly sound. The baby boomer generation (77 million people) makes up 28 percent of the U.S. population. Assisted living for this generation can cost more than $60-thousand per year, not counting moving expenses.
That's pretty pricey. So, if you've taken some steps to make your home an age-in-place sanctuary, then make sure you highlight those renovations if you ever
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A Message From Ron & Diana
NOVEMBER ... As I sit down to write this month's short update I find myself staring out the window at all the beautiful Fall Colors. I think this would be my favorite time of year. The weather is cooling down but perfect for a brisk walk or stroll through the woods. And it also reminds me of another Summer gone and a time of celebration with family and friends and sharing our thanks giving together! This past month was filled with a number of very sad events: I lost a dear cousin (aged 19) who has now gone home to the Lord; my older sister's husband got in an ATV accident and was badly injured but is now at home recuperating; my youngest brother had to have a heart catherization and we are hoping for good results; my other sister's husband also had to go in for Stress Tests and we are awaiting those results as well. On top of that, Ron has been fighting this flu bug going around ... so we are definitely thankful for our health. At the end of the month my daughter and I are flying to AZ to see my son and the grandchildren. We will have Thanksgiving with them! We can hardly wait.
HOME BUYER TAX CREDIT
There is still a little time to take advantage of the $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. If you have not had a principal interest in a home for the past three years, you may qualify for the $8,000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. It's free credit you don't have to pay back. Hurry, the credit expires Dec. 1, 2009.
If you're a homeowner thinking about selling, the tax credit can benefit you, too. With more first-time buyers looking to take advantage this tax credit, your home may sell faster. So be sure to price your house to Sell!Click Here to see a Video which should answer some of your questions.
Call today or go to our Main Website at http://www.1Month.com for a Free Report on Finding out if You Qualify for the $8,000 STIMULUS PACKAGE ... IT'S NOT JUST FOR First Time Home Buyers!!!
DO YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION that would make this Newsletter more interesting or compelling? Please send me an e-mail at Buy.Sell@1Month.com and share your thoughts! Thanks. --Diana
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