Take Advantage Of Record Low Mortgage Rates Mortgage rates are officially the lowest in American history. 11 trillion in mortgages are eligible for refinancing that would lower the homeowners interest expense and monthly payments. If you have a mortgage rate that is 4% or higher, it’s a good idea to [...]
Summer is a season when people have fun, yet get things done. From buying a new house to cleaning their old one, taxpayers who itemize their deductions may be doing things this summer that will affect the tax returns they file next year. The higher standard deduction means fewer taxpayers [...]
According to the IRS IR-2010-080: WASHINGTON — Eligible taxpayers who contracted to buy a home, qualifying for the first-time homebuyer credit, before the end of April now have until Sept. 30, 2010 to close the deal, according to the Internal Revenue Service. The Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010, [...]
UPDATE! CLICK FOR NEW INFO! There is still time to claim the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit on your 2009 tax return. If you purchased or entered into a binding contract to purchase a home in 2009 or early 2010, you may be eligible to claim the First-Time Homebuyer Credit. Claiming [...]