March 16, 2009
Spring Break is coming soon and that means Summer is on it's way!-First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit: Last month I linked to different articles discussing the $7500 and $8000 tax credits for homebuyers. There were a lot of different possibilities going around, but in the end a decision was made. First time homebuyers who purchased a home in 2008 are eligible for the $7500 tax credit and first time homebuyers who purchase a home in 2009 are eligible for the $8000 tax credit. Below I have linked articles and information for both. Be sure to talk to your tax accountant for clarification and for your specific situation.
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Expanded Tax Break Available for First Time Homebuyers: The IRS has updated their website to include information on the new $8000 tax credit for 2009.
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$7500 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit: Here is the IRS info on the 2008 tax credit.
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Chart Comparing the $7500 and $8000 Tax Credits: This chart lays out both tax credits, their similarities and differences in a clear, concise manner.
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IRS.gov First Time Homebuyer Credit: More links and information direct from the IRS official website.
-Series on Recommended Local Businesses: This year I have started a series on local businesses that I use and support. If you have a business that I may not know about or haven't use, please email me at
kaseyboles@boiserealtystore.com. This month features the businesses below:
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Idaho Wood Sheds**
Mary Kay Consultant- Series on National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics: Realtors are members of the National Association of Realtors, and being a part of this organization we are to be held to a higher standard and to follow a code of ethics. This year I am going to go through those codes of ethics in parts. Be sure to check the
Boise Realty Store Blog regularly for updates on this topic.
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First Installment: PreambleTake my March/April Poll: This month’s poll question asks
“Are you ready for summer? “ (view poll on right side bar).
Last Month’s Poll Results: The question was,
“Is the Homeowner Tax Credit going to sway you to purchase a home in 2009 (or did it sway you to purchase in 2008?) “ See the
Poll Results.Here are a few great properties that we have listed right now:
13663 Santa Rita Dr., Nampa, ID
$499,000
Type: Single Family w/ Acreage
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 4
Garage Spaces: 3
Sq. Ft.: 4402
Acres: 4.54
Year Built: 2002
Listing #:
982994003522 S Westpoint Ave, Boise, ID
$174,900
Type: Single Family
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Sq. Ft.: 1406
Acres: 0.07
Year Built: 1979
Listing #:
98387317Current Short Sale Listings we have are below (more up and coming, so continue to check our website for new listings):We’ve sold most of our short sale listings already this year and we are ready to take more listings. If you think you need to sell your home as a Short Sale give us a call See more information on short sales here.
12349 Galloway, Middleton, ID
$250,000
Type: Single Family w/ Acreage
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Garage Spaces: 0
Sq. Ft.: 1600
Acres: 7.63
Year Built: 1967
Listing #:
98392630236 Rio Vista Blvd, McCall, ID
$225,900
Type: Single Family
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Sq. Ft.: 1331
Acres: 0.21
Year Built: 1993
Listing #:
983884542833 W Wapoot St., Meridian, ID
$169,900
Type: Single Family
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2.5
Garage Spaces: 3
Sq. Ft.: 2510
Acres: 0.18
Year Built: 2005
Listing #:
98394585264 E Carver, Meridian, ID
$156,900
Type: Single Family
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2.5
Garage Spaces: 2
Sq. Ft.: 1934
Acres: 0.16
Year Built: 2004
Listing #:
98391261526 Holmes Cemetery Road, Donnelly, ID
$499,900
Type: Single Family w/ Acreage
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 4
Garage Spaces: 5
Sq. Ft.: 4000
Acres: 10
Year Built: 2006
Listing #:
98379352Short Sales to be available soon........Donnelly, ID: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 2 Car Garage, 1700 Sq. Ft., 2.68 Acres for $425,000 Available Now!
MLS#98393762Boise, ID: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 2 Car Garage, 1927 Sq. Ft. for $189,900
Meridian, ID: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 2 Car Garage, 1530 Sq. Ft. for $134,900
Caldwell, ID: 3 Bedroom plus Bonus, 2 Bathroom, 2 Car Garage, 1472 Sq. Ft., .23 Acres for $99,900
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