Good news for homebuyers! The $8000 tax credit for first time homebuyers was extended by the Senate panel today until April 30, 2010. Homebuyers only have to have an accepted contract by that date, with closing by June 30.
In addition, the credit was expanded to include other purchasers of a home as well. A credit of $6,500 will be offered to purchasers of a primary residence as well (this is not a first time home buyer).
Income limits were also raised, to $125,000 for single taxpayers, $225,000 for joint taxpayers.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Fall is in the air -- With the Fall Festival Oct 30
Fall is very much in the air, and a much needed respite from the summer heat!!! Alachua, FL is planned for Friday, October 30 from 6-8pm. An annual event for the city, join us in your festive garb as we 'Trick or Treat' on Main Street. A highlight of this event is the activities held at the First Baptist Church....games and activities ranging from a water dunk, to cookie decorating...a great time for the entire family! I look forward to seeing you next week!!!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
So what do all those Letters Mean?
Realtors oftentimes have a series of letters after their names....so what do they mean anyway?
Simply put, these letters are special designations for realtors. To receive such designations, realtors attend additional training in specialized areas, and oftentimes have to complete a number of transactions to demonstrate they have experience in addition to the formal training received.
I am an SRES....a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, meaning I have additional training and expertise in dealing with customers 50 and over. As you know, seniors have unique needs, and have services available to them which others do not -- such as a HECM or reverse mortgage. As we go through life, we have unique needs at different stages, our older population is no different.
Understanding the situation and needs of folks as they get older is important if we are to be able to meet their needs.....after all, real estate is more than a transactional business, it's a people business, building relationships as we go.
Simply put, these letters are special designations for realtors. To receive such designations, realtors attend additional training in specialized areas, and oftentimes have to complete a number of transactions to demonstrate they have experience in addition to the formal training received.
I am an SRES....a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, meaning I have additional training and expertise in dealing with customers 50 and over. As you know, seniors have unique needs, and have services available to them which others do not -- such as a HECM or reverse mortgage. As we go through life, we have unique needs at different stages, our older population is no different.
Understanding the situation and needs of folks as they get older is important if we are to be able to meet their needs.....after all, real estate is more than a transactional business, it's a people business, building relationships as we go.
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