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Life Line Screening in Sea Bright, NJ Community Center Dec 21,2009

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Attn: Homeowners of 5 yearsTake Advantage of the Extended Tax Credit!

President Obama has signed into law the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548) that included, as an amendment, the extension and expansion of the Homebuyer Tax Credit.

The bill provides a new incentive for existing homeowners who have owned their current homes at least five years, making them eligible for tax credits of up to $6,500 when they purchase a new home. I believe this provision benefitting existing home owners, combined with historically low interest rates, will help engage a large number of qualified move-up buyers who have been sitting on the sidelines hesitant to list their current homes… if they act now!

The bill also extends the previous incentive for first time homebuyers – or anyone who hasn’t owned a home in the last three years. Those buyers will still get up to an $8,000 refundable tax credit.

The legislation includes other qualification provisions. For example, the credit is available only for the purchase of principal homes (no second or vacation homes) costing $800,000 or less and the credit is scaled back and gradually eliminated for individuals with annual incomes above $125,000 or couples with incomes above $225,000.

To qualify under either provision, buyers must sign a purchase agreement by April 30, 2010 and close by June 30. This is likely to be the last tax credit that the government will offer to first time and move-up buyers. The window of time is shorter than it may seem, especially for potential buyers who need to list and sell their existing homes. We must do everything we can to help them take complete advantage of it.

Homebuyer Tax Credit to be Extended & Expanded

I have some good news to share with you. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted by an overwhelming 403-12 margin to approve the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548) that included, as an amendment, the extension and expansion of the Homebuyer Tax Credit. The bill already passed in the U.S. Senate yesterday, so now it will advance from Congress to the White House for President Obama’s signature. The Administration already has signaled its support of the Homebuyer Tax Credit amendment as well as the President’s intention to sign the bill into law.

 This is an historic moment for the real estate industry as well as the culmination of more than a year’s worth of hard work and meetings with elected officials and policy makers. I want to  thank all of you who participated in the numerous legislative calls for action — I am appreciative of how so many made office visits, phone calls and e-mailed thier elected officials.  I know that our grass roots outreach to Congress and the Administration truly helped make a difference on this issue.

 Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), the chief architect of the Homebuyer Tax Credit legislation, made a short speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate shortly before his colleagues voted 98-0 to pass the bill on November 4th. In his remarks, Sen. Isakson made a point of thanking a handful of key individuals who were critical to the success of this bipartisan effort:  Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.), his own lead staffer, Chris Cook, and Realogy’s CEO:

 

“Lastly, but not least, I want to thank Mr. Richard Smith, a private citizen, a person in the housing industry who has dedicated countless hours in the last month to help educate people on the positive effects of what we are about to do and will take place,” said Isakson.

 

Again, we are now one step away from this bill becoming law.  

In closing,  our voices were heard in Washington, D.C., and we should be proud that our government is taking strong action to help the real estate industry, new homeowners and the economy. Having an extended and expanded Homebuyer Tax Credit available to qualified home buyers in the first half of 2010 undoubtedly will benefit our business and the U.S. economy.

Under the Sink Archives

Don't file away the manuals to your kitchen and bath fixtures, instead slip them into a zip lock plastic baggie and hang them in the cabinet under the respective sink. This way they will ALWAYS be there where and when you need them! Toss in the paint samples and spare cabinet hardware too.

Did you know the NJ State Flag...

is buff colored?

The buff and blue colors on the flag are the same colors General George Washington selected for uniforms worn by New  Jersey Soldier during the American Revolution and in 1779, the colors onf the insignia were chosen from the state's early Dutch settler.

The state coat of arms is emblazoned in the center. The shield has three plows with a horse's head above it. Two women represent the goddesses of Liberty and Agriculture. A ribbon at the bottom includes the year of Independence in 1776 and reads:

Liberty and Prosperity.

The New Jersey state flag was formally adopted in 1896.

 

Did you know the NJ State Bird...

is the Eastern Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) and was adopted as the state bird in 1935.