Lancaster County PA Realty Check: March 2010

Home Buyer Tax Credit Count-Down to April 30, 2010:

Lancaster, PA:  Time is running out to take advantage of the First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit and the Long-Term Home Sellers Tax Credit!  By the end of April, this amazing government program will run out.  Contracts which have been written no later than April 30, 2010 are eligible for the credit - even if the settlement is as late as June 30, 2010.

First time home buyers may be eligible for up to $8,000 cash tax credit.  BUT - there is no indication at this time that Congress is in a mood to extend the tax credits.  If you are considering purchasing a home, now would be an excellent time to do it - at low interest rates, moderate prices, and the tax credit still in effect.

For more details about how to take advantage of this one-time opportunity, please feel free to contact me.

There's Still Time to Get a Home Buyers Tax Credit in Lancaster PA

If you missed the deadline last year to get a First Time Home Buyers' Tax Credit, don't despair!  The tax credit has been extended - and widened.  Not only can first time home buyers get up to $8,000. back - there is also a tax credit for homeowners who have lived in their homes for five consecutive years, or five out the last eight years.

However, there's not much time left to take advantage of these tax credits.  Agreements must be written up no later than April 30, 2010.  Settlements must take place no later than June 30, 2010. There are maximum income limits on the tax credits, but the limits are fairly high.  Discuss your particular situation with your tax preparer.

A recent TV news report from WGAL in Lancaster, PA gives some good imformation about the tax credits for both first time home buyers and trade-up (or trade-down) home owners.

Uncle Sam is still willing to put money in your pocket for buying a house!  If you would like more information about how to go about getting the tax credit for purchasing a home, please feel free to contact me.

Expired Listing Ephrata PA Home Sold in 13 Days!

I had spoken with the owner of this Ephrata, PA home last year.  I felt we had a good rapport,  but they chose another agent to list their home the first time around.  When the listing expired, the owner called me in for a consultation.

With my multi-faceted marketing program, and professional photos by Jeff Geoghan, this great home in Conestoga Valley schools, near Brownstown, PA went under agreement in thirteen days!

While I can't guarantee the same results for you, I'd be happy to discuss the marketing programs that made this sale possible!