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What is your price range? No Minimum $100,000 $125,000 $150,000 $175,000 $200,000 $225,000 $250,000 $275,000 $300,000 $325,000 $350,000 $375,000 $400,000 $425,000 $450,000 $475,000 $500,000 $600,000 $700,000 $800,000 $900,000 $1,000,000 $1,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,750,000 $2,000,000 $2,250,000 $2,500,000 $2,750,000 $3,000,000 $3,250,000 $3,500,000 $3,750,000 $4,000,000 $4,500,000 $5,000,000 $5,500,000 $6,000,000 $6,500,000 $7,000,000 $7,500,000 $8,000,000 $8,500,000 $9,000,000 $9,500,000 $10,000,000 No Maximum $100,000 $125,000 $150,000 $175,000 $200,000 $225,000 $250,000 $275,000 $300,000 $325,000 $350,000 $375,000 $400,000 $425,000 $450,000 $475,000 $500,000 $600,000 $700,000 $800,000 $900,000 $1,000,000 $1,250,000 $1,500,000 $1,750,000 $2,000,000 $2,250,000 $2,500,000 $2,750,000 $3,000,000 $3,250,000 $3,500,000 $3,750,000 $4,000,000 $4,500,000 $5,000,000 $5,500,000 $6,000,000 $6,500,000 $7,000,000 $7,500,000 $8,000,000 $8,500,000 $9,000,000 $9,500,000 $10,000,000

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Details On The $8,000 Credit To Home Buyers

I have added a link to the CNN article regarding the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit that was announced on Wednesday, just in case you hadn't seen it.  It definitely is a step up from the plan that took effect last July.  It's actually a revamp of that program which extends the purchase dates to November 30 th, and takes away the repayment of the “credit” and makes it an actual tax credit instead of a 0% interest loan.  The credit does have to be repaid if the buyer sells the home in the first three years, after that there's no penalty.  Something tells me we could see some problems down the road (the less than 3 year road) when folks try to sell, and home prices haven't increased enough, but they've already spent the $8K.  Déjà vu, or vous, depending on how French you are.

Either way, it is a good way to get buyers motivated, which was the whole idea.  It seems the message may have been lost in the hoopla.  The plan's whole purpose is to reduce the number of homes in inventory, which will ultimately stabilize prices.  This brings me to a rather large debate about the “bailout” or subsidized loan modifications being made available to people facing foreclosure.  It's extremely sticky at best, but whether or not you have made your monthly mortgage payments on time, and are upset that your neighbor is getting a handout for his or her irresponsibility, the fact remains that another foreclosure in your neighborhood will only decrease the value of your home even more.

I'm not sure how the foreclosure bailouts will actually be implemented, but the problem I see with what I've heard so far is that a homeowner facing foreclosure will have the opportunity to have the monthly mortgage payments be set at no more than 31% of their income, and they must qualify for that payment.  That's all fine and good if there is an income.  But I have to believe that many folks facing foreclosure are in that predicament because they have lost a job, and there is no income to make payments with.  So, therefore, no bailout.

Okay, back to the $8k tax credit.  According to the 3 CPA's I talked to, it is not yet clear from the IRS whether or not the tax credit can be claimed on the buyer's 2008 taxes if they buy now, or if they have to wait to file their 2009 taxes in 2010.  I'll give you an update on that next week.  For now, I would have each buyer contact their CPA for a ruling on that.  Either way it is still a good talking point with buyers who have still not made up their minds to buy.  The simple concept on this is that it is FREE money if they keep the house for at least 3 years.  They need to be taking advantage of this!!!!!

I'll be available by cell phone all weekend, so don't hesitate to call with questions that could help your buyers.  

Have a terrific weekend!

The following rates are based on 30 day locks with no discount points, as of this afternoon. They are not come ons, they are the rates your buyers will most likely get from a reputable lender, regardless of what is advertised.  Certainly there are other specialized programs available, depending on the qualifications of the buyer.

Authored by Lorin Wamsley, CMPS - Senior Mortgage Consultant, Precision Funding Phone: 541-681-8787

Dennis Pease - RE/MAX Integrity Real Estate Broker invites you to see more Eugene Real Estate information and search the Oregon Real Estate Listings.
Phone: 541-844-9287

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