Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

This news was delivered instantly on www.AustinHome.pro. Follow Austin Home Pro on Facebook or Twitter to receive breaking news like this instantly.  Subscribe to the RSS feed to receive all Austin Home Pro Posts. Moments ago, the U.S. House of Representatives voted by an overwhelming 403-12 margin to approve the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. [...]

By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — Senators agreed Wednesday to extend a popular tax credit for first-time home buyers and to offer a reduced credit to some repeat buyers. The tax credit provides up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers but is set to expire at the end of November. The Commerce Department [...]

Just Passed!  The Tax Credit Has Been Extended for First-Time Home Buyers! Others have been left out, click here to read more on the latest news. We’ve heard a lot of good news lately in Austin, but and news on expanding the home buyer tax credit that expires this November 30th is great news.  There [...]

Study Estimates Tax Credit Added 357,000 First-Time Buyers By AUSTIN KILGORE September 22, 2009 10:16 AM CST [Update 1: Clarifies location of Campbell Communications] A new study estimates the $8,000 first-time homebuyer federal tax credit resulted in 357,000 additional home sales so far in 2009. The study, released by Campbell Surveys, a division of Washington, [...]

Index jumps by 3.2% in July, beating estimates and marking its longest streak on monthly increases on record. We’re hearing more and more good news lately, and it’s backed up by hard numbers.  When our real estate market has recovered before, particularly in Austin, it recovers quickly and suddenly.  Will we see this recovery soon?  [...]

Changes have been made to the $8000 first-time home buyer (& those who have not owned a home for 3 years), you can now get your $8000 early and use it as downpayment assistance!  Check out CNN’s report on this news: Get your $8,000 HUD tax credit now HUD tweaked stimulus tax incentive so first-time [...]