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Act Now or Forever .....regret it?

To borrow a term from the financial market and tweak it for the Real Estate world

“Huh?” you ask.

Well – the Sun, the Moon and the Stars are in alignment and the opportunities for a “first-time homebuyer” may never be better than they are right now.

Why? Well……..
1. The federal government is offering up to an $8,000 tax credit for qualifying 1st time homebuyers
2. Mortgage interest rates are hovering in the 5-6% range, and
3. Home prices are down from recent years

I realize many of you won’t qualify (you’re already homeowners) and perhaps some of you who do aren’t in the financial position to take advantage of this opportunity. But for those who are in good financial standing and have been considering a home purchase now may be the best time in the foreseeable future to “bite the bullet”.

So, if you’re looking to buy or know a family member, friend or coworker that is please encourage them to explore this opportunity now.

Cinderella’s Coach (the tax credit) turns into a “pumpkin” on December 1. Lots of time huh? Think again. To qualify for the tax credit you must have purchased and settled (been given the keys) on the property by November 30. In order to pretty much guarantee a property can settle by that date, it should probably be under contract by no later than October 1. Remember mortgage lenders require a fair amount of lead time to process the mortgage. And we’re expecting those lenders will potentially be challenged by the increased volume of activity as the December 1 date approaches.

My advice – act now if you want to pursue the tax credit.

As always I’d be honored and happy to assist anyone who is interested in “pursuing their dream”

Thanks for your help and consideration. /guy

First-Time Homebuyers - IRS Info

Are you a first-time homebuyer? Do you know someone who is or might be? Here's a link to the IRS website that will explain all you ever wanted to know about the tax credit.

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=204671,00.html?portlet=6

Please Think of Me..........

Dear Friends - Question for you – Would you feel comfortable introducing me to people who you care about who could use my help?

If so, the next time you’re in a conversation with a family member, friend or neighbor and they mention that they’re considering buying or selling a home (here or elsewhere), would you feel comfortable introducing them to me?

I hope you would. When that happens, please take out your cell phone, look up my number (by the way my cell # is 717-579-1613 if you don’t already have it stored in your phone) and call me immediately. I’d love to help that person.

And yes – thanks for keeping me in mind.

Special Realtionships

Please forgive me for straying from the subject of Real Estate for one posting. Relationships are important to us all. They're important in business, in social circles and within families. And every so often you develop a special relationship that you cherish. I did and I want to share a brief recollection of one such relationship I have experienced.

She lived for the moment. She lived for our touch.

Always a twinkle in her eye and a smile on her face.

She played hard.Yet was as gentle as they come.

Her love and devotion were never in question.

She never met anyone or anything she didn’t like.

Our wish is that everyone experience a “Kelsey” sometime in their life.

It’s been a special relationship that we will cherish forever.

Be at peace our special “Girl”.January 23, 1998 – June 29, 2009

Clients like this.......

10 days.....not bad in this market. A tip of the hat to the owner who worked hard to make this property "salable".

Sorry you missed this one. If you’d like help buying or selling a home, please give me a call. I’d be happy to discuss how I can “help you simplify your real estate experience”.

Thanks for visiting.

New Listing - 434 Orrs Bridge Road, Hampden Township $213,000

For more information, click on the picture of this property in the right-hand column of this page.