Bennington VT – With low interest rates and an abundance of inventory, buyers are seeing that now is the time to buy. And for those who were previously on the fence, the 2009 first-time homebuyer tax credit is becoming the incentive they need, allowing buyers to save thousands on a new home this year.

“The $8,000 tax credit is available to first-time home buyers who purchase a principal residence between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009,” said Troy Richardson of RE/MAX Maple Leaf Realty. “First-time homebuyers who qualify are those who have not owned a residence during the three years prior to the purchase. Unlike previous homebuyer tax credits, this credit does not have to be repaid and can be used as a down payment toward the purchase of the home.”

For many interested buyers, this tax credit not only provides financial support, but it allows many to realize the dream of homeownership that they may not have qualified for previously.

The details of the credit are similar to the one offered in 2008 and include the following requirements:
• Buyers must close on their home purchase by November 30, 2009
• Buyers must ensure that they are qualified first-time buyers under IRS guidelines
• Buyers must decide which year to file under, 2008 or 2009
• Buyers must file an amended 2008 return or choose to apply the credit to their 2009 tax return

The success of the tax credit thus far has increased support for legislation that would extend the tax credit beyond the current deadline, as well as that which would open it beyond first-time buyers. This is just one of many efforts under way to help people like you achieve the dream of homeownership.

With all of the requirements and restrictions for this credit, the key is to work with a real estate professional that knows the local market and specializes in buyer representation – like an agent who has earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation.

Richardson is one of more than 50,000 members of the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, who have attained the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation. As the world’s largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing the real estate buyer, REBAC is “The Voice for Buyer Representation,” with more than 50,000 active real estate professional members of the organization throughout the world.

To receive a free copy of the REBAC-published Homebuyer’s Toolkit, visit www.REBAC.net or call 800-648-6224 You may also call Troy Richardson at 802-447-3210 to receive a copy of the Homebuyer’s Toolkit.

RE/MAX Maple Leaf Realty is located at 203 Northside Drive in Bennington VT. Troy Richardson’s personal real estate website can be seen at www.TroyRichardson.com.

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