Sue McEntee and Jorgine Langone
772. 919.7929 |
A "Better" Way to Buy and Sell Real Estate The Treasure Coast Power Team will provide a superior level of informed, professional real estate service to buyers and sellers in Martin and St. Lucie Counties
You can now "look" and see where you want to live by checking out the Relocation section of our website. Also, please contact us and request your complimentary copy of the Martin County Relocation Guide. This booklet is full of helpful information when planning your move to the Treasure Coast.
We are here to help you find your dream home and community...let's get started! Sue McEntee, CRS, ePro Jorgine Langone, ePro Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Laviano & Associates 3174 SW Martin Downs Blvd. Palm City, FL 34990 772.919.7929 Direct 772.285.9751 Sue's cell 772.919.2486 Jorgine's cell 772.872.5284 Fax Email: Jorgine@BHGRELA.com 
Daily Real Estate News--January 22, 2010
6 Surprising Facts About the Buyer Tax Credit I Bet You Didn't Know The home buyer tax credits are not as simple or straightforward as you might think. Here are some nuances that will affect homebuyers who plan to use it. To qualify for the move-up tax credit, a home owner must have occupied the same principal residence for five of the last eight years consecutively. Buyers can elect to claim the credit on either their 2009 or their 2010 tax return, whichever is best for them. Buyers who claim the credit in 2009 can’t file electronically because the Internal Revenue Service hasn’t put the required forms on line. The wait for a refund is three or four months. The home can be a mobile home or travel trailer that is fixed to land owned or leased by the home owner. A mobile home or travel trailer that is actually mobile doesn’t qualify. The home can’t be purchased from a close relative, including a parent, spouse, child, grandparent or grandchild. A buyer who earns no taxable income or doesn’t owe any federal income tax can qualify for the tax credit and file a tax return just to claim it. We are here to help you understand how this works...let us explain why now is the time to buy! FORECLOSURES AND SHORT SALES Chances are, you or someone you know in the Treasure Coast is facing the possibility of foreclosure or of selling their home as a short sale.
Today, 1 out of every 10 homeowners in America is behind on mortgage payments. These are tough and frustrating times. Now, more than ever, it is important to identify your options. Foreclosure/Short Sale can be avoided, your credit can be saved, and your financial future can be salvaged. Through our experience handling distressed properties at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Laviano & Associates, we have found the homeowners today have more questions than answers about their circumstances. We have created a special section on our website to help you understand the possible solutions to foreclosure, as well as provide a detailed explanation of short sales, which may be the best course of action for some homeowners.
We have a strong and unique appreciation of the factors affecting the market, and know that there are options available to you. If you would like to know more about your options and work with a Certified Distressed Property Expert [CDPE], call us at 772.919.7929 for all of your real estate needs and for a list of foreclosures and short sales. We are here to help...in any way we can! |
