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		<title>Tax Credit Update for Buyers</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The extension for the federal tax credit has been approved.  This means if you were in escrow by April 30 and your transaction did not close, you can still take advantage of the tax credit as long as you close escrow by September 30, 2010.  This is another break through for the buyers! 
State tax credit may [...]<p><a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com/tax-credit-update-buyers/">Tax Credit Update for Buyers</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com">Chino Hills Real Estate Resource Center</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>The extension for the federal tax credit has been approved.  This means if you were in escrow by April 30 and your transaction did not close, you can still take advantage of the tax credit as long as you close escrow by September 30, 2010.  This is another break through for the buyers! </p>
<p>State tax credit may not be available anymore.  As of June 15, $91 Million of the funds appropriated for the purpose have been used.   </p>
<p>Those who missed the tax crerdit have to remember that the interest rates are still at record low, plus more inventory of homes available and homes are priced lower.  It is still a great time to buy a home.</p>
<p><span style="COLOR: #333399">Elizabeth M. Eugenio </span></p>
<p><span style="COLOR: #333399">(909) 376-8615</span></p>
<p><span style="COLOR: #333399">Websites: www.HomesByLiz.com </span></p>
<p><span style="COLOR: #333399">Certified Distressed Property Expert, Certified Residential Specialist, Graduate Realtor Institute, Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource</span></p>
<p><span style="COLOR: #333399">DRE# 01126934</span></p>
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		<title>Buy a Home and Get $18,000 Credit!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:26:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The bill allocating $200M for buyer credit is in the Governor&#8217;s desk today, March 25, 2010 waiting for his signature.  To qualify, the buyer has to close escrow on a principal residence between May 1, 2010 and December, 31, 2010.  The credit is equal to an amount of lesser value of 5% of the sales [...]<p><a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com/buy-home-18000-credit/">Buy a Home and Get $18,000 Credit!</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com">Chino Hills Real Estate Resource Center</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>The bill allocating $200M for buyer credit is in the Governor&#8217;s desk today, March 25, 2010 waiting for his signature.  To qualify, the buyer has to close escrow on a principal residence be<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span>tween May 1, 2010 and December, 31, 2010.  The credit is equal to an amount of lesser value of 5% of the sales price up to $10,000, taken in 3 equal installments </span></span>over a period of 3 consecutive years.  The bill allocates $100M for homes previously occupied and the other $100M for new construction or homes not previously occupied.  This credit is a move to create more jobs in California.</p>
<p>Since the Federal Tax credit of $8,000 is ending on July 1, 2010, there is only a short period when a buyer will be able to take advantage of both credits.  Additionally, when the allocated amount runs out, it may not be extended anymore.  It is then best to take action early on once the bill is passed.</p>
<p>For additional information, call Elizabeth at (909) 376-8615.</p>
<p>Buyers now have a resource they can use to automate their home search.    <a href="http://www.TheChinoHillsMLS.com">Click here</a> and enter your search criteria to start receiving homes that match your criteria emailed to you daily or to view all homes for sale in all areas.</p>
<p>Elizabeth M. Eugenio<br />
Certified Residential Specialist, Certified Distressed Property Expert, Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource<br />
(909) 376-8615  / Email: Elizabeth@HomesByLiz.info<br />
Century 21 Award<br />
DRE# 01126934</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com/buy-home-18000-credit/">Buy a Home and Get $18,000 Credit!</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com">Chino Hills Real Estate Resource Center</a></p>
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		<title>7 Months left to take advantage of Buyer&#8217;s Tax Credit!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[To stimulate the U.S. housing market, Congress passed a legislation granting a tax credit up to a maximum amount of $8,000 to first time buyers who purchase a home from January 1, 2009 to December 1, 2009.  To qualify as a first time buyer, you may not have owned a residence during the 3 years prior [...]<p><a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com/7-months-left-to-take-advantage-of-buyers-tax-credit/">7 Months left to take advantage of Buyer&#8217;s Tax Credit!</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com">Chino Hills Real Estate Resource Center</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>To stimulate the U.S. housing market, Congress passed a legislation granting a tax credit up to a maximum amount of $8,000 to first time buyers who purchase a home from January 1, 2009 to December 1, 2009.  To qualify as a first time buyer, you may not have owned a residence during the 3 years prior to the purchase.</p>
<p>The tax credit does not need to be repaid if you occupy the home for 3 or more years.  If the home is sold before the 3 year period, the credit will be recouped on the sale.</p>
<p>The tax credit is determined by 2 factors:</p>
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<li>The credit is equal to 10% of the purchase price up to $8,000.</li>
<li>The buyer&#8217;s income- $75,000 for a single buyer, $150,000 for married couples</li>
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<p>If the buyer&#8217;s income exceeds these limits, the credit decreases for a single buyer who earns between $75,000 and $95,000, $150,000 and $170,000 for buyers filing jointly.  The amount decreases as your income approaches the maximum limit.  For those earning more than the qualifying income, they are not eligible for the credit.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s now time for the home buyers to get off the fence and get serious if you want to take advantage of this tax credit.  The busy spring buying season is here.  Additonally, it takes several months to get lender approval on short sales.   Hook up with an agent who knows the area where you are buying and will spend the time understanding your needs to make your home search easier for you.</p>
<p>Elizabeth M. Eugenio, (909) 376-8615</p>
<p>Certified Residential Specialist, Certified Distressed Property Expert, Graduate Realtor Institute.</p>
<p>Website: <a href="http://www.homesbyliz.com/">www.HomesByLiz.com</a>, email: <a href="mailto:Elizabeth@HomesByLiz.com">Elizabeth@HomesByLiz.com</a></p>
<p>To get homes that match your search criteria emailed to you as soon as they become available,  sign up at: <a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com/">www.TheChinoHillsMLS.com</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com/7-months-left-to-take-advantage-of-buyers-tax-credit/">7 Months left to take advantage of Buyer&#8217;s Tax Credit!</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com">Chino Hills Real Estate Resource Center</a></p>
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