Still have time to get that $8,000!

The deadline for the $8,000 tax credit is approaching us quickly must close on or before November 30,2009.

I just wanted to make you aware that banks are still turning files around quickly. Especially Monarch Bank... & more specifically Steven Byrd)

Example of one of his deals:

Application date of September 9, 2009

Underwriting approval with cleared to close on Thursday September 18^th. Purchase is closing September 29^th (but they could have closed as early as Monday September 21^st.

Please let me know if I can assist in any way! The first step in buying a home is getting pre-approved for a loan.

If you'd like to get started contact Steven:

757-390-2214 (Office) or 757-613-2875 (Cell)

sbyrd@monarchmtg.com

Once you are pre-approved we can go out and find you your dream home. Give me a call or check out my website if you have any questions.
www.Samantha-Jenkins.com

$8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers

First Time Home Buyers - $8,000 Tax Credit

First-time home buyers are still taking advantage of the unbelievable real estate market conditions, pushing sales up 3.2 percent to 84.6 on the Pending Home Sales Index in March 2009, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

It’s 2.6 points higher on the index than in Feb. 2009 (82) and 1.1 percent more than March 2008 (83.7).

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, had this to say about the latest progress:

“This increase could be the leading edge of first-time buyers responding to very favorable affordability conditions and an $8,000 tax credit, which increases buying power even more in areas where special programs allow buyers to use it as a down payment. We need several months of sustained growth to demonstrate a recovery in housing, which is necessary for the overall economy to turn around.”

Remember that the $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers is only available until Dec. 1, 2009. With the market showing signs of life there is no telling how long the record-low home prices and interest rates will remain at their current levels.

Now is the time to get cracking on your home search so give me a call before it's too late!