Bob & Sally & the $8,000 First-time Homebuyers Tax Credit

.... a brief YouTube video, courtesy of http://warealtor.org/

Unless you've been vacationing in other parts of the world for the last year, you've probably heard about the $8,000 First-time Homebuyers Tax Credit.

Still want a chance to use that Tax Credit? You MUST be fast. How fast? The deadline to have everything completed is November 30. So what are you waiting for? You've got things to do. Here's a short list:

1. Watch the YouTube video.

2. Head on over to wahomeowners.com for some more excellent information.

3. Locate a local Realtor to guide you through the process (hint: ActiveRain is a good place to look for a local Realtor.)

4. Ask your Realtor for the name of a trusted local lender--(hint: ActiveRain is also a good place to look for a local lender.)

5. Gather up your tax returns from 2008, and pay stubs for 2009. If you have your Tax Returns prepared by a certified public accountant, call them right away to let them know your plans.

6. Somewhere in all this commotion, you and your Realtor will be seriously house-hunting. Remember, you must find the home, submit your offer to purchase, do your due diligence on the house you've chosen, then proceed to closing. ALL by November 30.

Don't live in Washington? Check with the Realtor association in your state for more information. Just do it!