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The National Association of REALTORS  just announced that in July home sales are UP 7.2% - the largest monthly increase in at least 10 years. 

Experts say this is primarily due to all of the first time home buyers rushing out to purchase their first home and take advantage of the $8000 tax credit that expires on November 30, 2009.

>>  Read the article from Yahoo Finance - "July Home Sales Surge"

>>  Read the article from MSNBC -"Home Sales Soar 7.2 percent"

If you are a potential first time home buyer in Atlanta and are still on the fence, please do not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  In addtion to the Federal Tax Credit of $8000, home values are down and the interest rates are still fantastic. Trust me, you will pat yourself on the back in a few years!

Have questions about the home buying process in Atlanta or Decatur? Call the Atlanta Home Search Team anytime at 404.432.1844.  About 70% of the buyers we are working with are "first-timers" and we would love to help you find your first place in Atlanta or Decatur GA.

Thank you for visiting our Atlanta Real Estate Blog! 

Kerry Lucasse - Atlanta GA Real Estate Agent - Atlanta Home Search Team
The ATL Home Search Team is part of Keller Williams Realty,
specializing in Intown Atlanta Real Estate, Condos, Lofts and Historic Homes

(404) 432.1844

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THRU AUG 9 - Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week - 3-course dinners for just $25. See participating restaurants.

AUG 7 - Unplugged in the Park - Concert Series every Sunday at 7pm in Piedmont Park. FREE. Get all the details...

AUG 11-16 - GREASE @ the Fox Theater - See the schedule and buy tickets.

AUG 15 - Oakhurst BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Fest - Live music, fantastic BBQ. Get the full scoop.

AUG 23 - Festival Latino in Underground ATL - The largest family & multicultural event in the Southeast. Find out more.

AUG 26-30 - Atlanta Underground Film Fest - The best of indie film at different theaters around town. Get the full schedule.

AUG 28 - Castleberry Hill Art Stroll - Tour some of the hippest neighborhood art galleries and shops. Get more info...

AUG 29 - Taste of Chamblee - The best and most diverse food in Southeast. FREE! Find out more...

AUG 29-30 - Grant Park Summer Shade Festival + Corks & Forks - One of Atlanta's most popular events. The full scoop...

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Posted By: Kerry Lucasse - Atlanta GA Real Estate Agent - Atlanta Home Search Team
The ATL Home Search Team is part of Keller Williams Realty,
specializing in Intown Atlanta Real Estate and Historic Homes

Call us today @ (404) 432 - 1844

Are you thinking of buying a home or condo this year in order to take advantage of the $8,000 Federal Tax Credit for First-time Home Buyers?

GOOD!

Have you been procrastinating a bit and thinking you have until the end of the year?

STOP and READ THIS...

In order to qualify for the 2009 First-time home buyer incentive, you need to PURCHASE your home by November 30, 2009. November is still a few months away, but consider this...

Usually it takes 30 to 45 days to find your "dream home". Once you have an accepted offer, it will take another 25 to 45 days to close (purchase) your first home.

If look the 2009 calendar, that means that you should probably submit an offer for your new home by October 15, 2009 and you should start looking for your dream home looking by September 1, 2009. That is only 30 DAYS from today... so it is time to stop procratinating and start house hunting!

If you still aren't 100% sure if you qualify and/or how to take advantage of the $8000 Federal Tax Credit for First-time Home Buyers, you can call me anytime at (404) 432-1844 or visit the following websites:

>> HOME BUYING BASICS - First-time Home Buyer Tax Credit

>> IN DEPTH - Detailed information about the First Time Home Buyer $8000 Federal Tax Credit

>> FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) About the First Time Home Buyer $8000 Tax Credit

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KERRY LUCASSE :: Keller Williams Realty - Atlanta GA ::

404.432.1844 :: www.ATLhomesearch.com

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Atlanta Home Search - First Time Home Buyers in Atlanta GA

Governor Sonny Perdue just signed the new Georgia Home Buyer Tax Credit last week, which offers up to $1,800 in tax credits on your Georgia state income tax. This credit is open to ALL home buyers and takes effect immediately for the next SIX MONTHS.

Here's how it works...

• House Bill 261 (aka HB 261) will give Georgia home buyers a credit of 1.2% of the purchase price of the home or $1,800, whichever is less.
• Starting with your 2009 Georgia Tax Reurn, you can claim 1/3 of the credit each year for three years(through 2011) and you can carry any unclaimed amount forward to the next year
• It is only available for SIX MONTHS -- you must purchase your home between June 1, 2009 and Nov 30, 2009.
• Home must be used as your primary residence
• ONLY CERTAIN HOMES QUALIFY - the single family home or condo must be:
  1. Home must have been on sale prior to May 11, 2009 and still for sale or
  2. Home must be in default on or before Mar 1, 2009
  3. Home has already foreclosed and is held by a bank or mortgage company

The good news is that Georgia's first time home buyers can 'double-dip' and receive both the Federal Credit of up to $8000 AND the Georgia tax credit of up to $1800. So with historically low interest rates, affordable housing and incentives galore, this honestly couldn't be a better time to purchase your first home!

If you have questions about this program or if you are ready to start searching for your dream home, call me anytime at 404.432.1844 or email KerryLucasse@KW.com.