Renaissance Realty Group’s Blog: HOME BUYER TAX CREDIT -- WATCH -- UPDATE - LOOKS LIKE THE EXTENSION IS

HOME BUYER TAX CREDIT -- WATCH -- UPDATE - LOOKS LIKE THE EXTENSION IS

YES or I should say a soon to be a YES

Here is what USA Today had to say about today's announcements:

"Senators agreed to extend the existing tax credit for first-time homebuyers while offering a reduced credit of up to $6,500 to repeat buyers who have owned their current homes for at least five years, said Regan Lachapelle, a spokeswoman for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.

The tax credits would be available to homebuyers who sign sales agreements by the end of April. They would have until the end of June to close on their new homes, according to a summary of the legislation being circulated among lawmakers.

Details to follow...

HOME BUYER TAX CREDIT -- WATCH -- UPDATE - LOOKS LIKE THE EXTENSION IS

5 commentsEric Reid • October 28 2009 08:57PM

Comments

I saw something on market watch on this....wondering when they are voting...

Posted by Pat Tasker, Your Milwaukee Metro Area Agent (WI) (Shorewest Realtors) over 2 years ago

Is this a done deal... or is there more voting that needs to occur?

Posted by Joan Whitebook Southern New Hampshire (BHG The Masiello Group) over 2 years ago

Hi Eric~ It will be interesting to see what they really end up doing regarding the tax credit for first time homeowners.....or for any buyers for that matter!

Posted by Owensboro KY Real Estate Agent Vickie McCartney Broker Owensboro Ky (Maverick Realty) over 2 years ago

JOAN -- still not a done deal -- the vote has to be taken.. but they are leaking the news  to test the waters of the public reaction

Posted by Eric Reid (Renaissance Realty Group ) over 2 years ago

I guess they'll keep exending it.  I hope it starts immediately so people don't delay their closings next month.

Posted by Tim Maitski (Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage) over 2 years ago

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