The news in the media over the last two weeks has largely been about the potential benefits of the new expanded and extended home buyer tax credit which opens the doors for existing homeowners to take advantage of a $6,500 tax credit. There have certainly been quite a few articles regarding the tax credit over the last two weeks. I did come across an interesting article on Reuters.com which stated, “Up to 400,000 people bought a home for the first time due to the credit, boosting first-time buyers to a record 47 percent of sales over the past year, the National Association of Realtors has said. With the help of the credit, existing home sales will rise 2 percent this year and 13.6 in 2010, the group estimates.”

So if you were feeling left out on all the fun, it is not too late to buy your first house, move up or downsize!

Thinking of selling but want to wait until after the holidays? Consistently there are fewer houses on the market in the winter months, which means there is fewer competing listings for buyers to choose from. Also, if you planned on decoration you house anyway, it is a wonderful time to show off your home with all it’s Holiday splendor!

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