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First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension - 2010

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B R E A K I N G   N E W S ! ! !first time home buyer $8000 tax extension 2010

Moments ago, the House voted 403-12 to expand and extend the Homebuyer Tax Credit (as part of the Unemployment Insurance Bill).  The bill is now on its way to President Obama for his signature... so this is ALMOST a done deal!

The agreement on the extension and expansion of the credit is as follows:

  • Credit available for purchases before May 1, 2010. Prospective purchasers with binding contracts in place as of April 30, 2010 will be allowed an additional 60 days to complete the transaction. 
  • Credit remains at $8,000 for first-time purchasers. No change to definition of first-time purchaser.  
  • NEW $6,500 tax credit for REPEAT BUYERS who purchase between December 1, 2009 and May 1, 2010. Repeat buyers must have lived in their homes consecutively for 5 of the previous 8 years.  
  • Income limits are expanded to $125,000 on a single return and $225,000 on a joint return. Current law $20,000 phase-out retained.  

     *New anti-fraud limitations will be imposed.  Stay tuned for more details.

    >>>  SEE ARTICLE ON CNN.com

If you, your friends, neighbors, co-workers or family are looking to buy a home soon, please let us know how we can help before the April 30 deadline.

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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, Condos, Lofts and Historic Homes

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You're too late - Kerry Lucasse & the Atlanta Home Search team did it again!

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With the end of the first-time home buyer credit coming to an end, property virgins are scooping up some fantastic deals on Intown Atlanta homes. Many of the homes I've listed in the last 2 - 3 months sell in the FIRST WEEK! To follow are just a few from the last month...

Charming newer home in East Atlanta's Gates at Bouldercrest neighborhood... we received multiple offers!

East Atlanta real estate agents

Renovated cottage in the East Lake / East Atlanta area. We had an offer from a first-time home buyer within 4 hours of listing this home!

East lake atlanta homes for sale

Updated bi-level home about a mile from the East Atlanta Village. We received THREE offers on this home in the first week.

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When we list a home, we market, stage and price the home correctly to ensure that it SELLS quickly! If you are considering buying or selling, give Kerry Lucasse and the Atlanta Home Search team a call at 404.432.1844. We are down-right passionate about Atlanta real estate and would be honored to assist you.

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Cabbagetown Atlanta - Chomp & Stomp 2009

Top Atlanta Intown Neighborhoods - Cabbagetown Homes for Sale

Cabbagetown real estate and chili cook off

It's that time again!  Get ready for a good ol' fashioned chili cook-off in one of Atlanta most unique neighborhoods.    The "Chomp & Stomp" in Cabbagetown brings in quite a crowd each year and is a fantastic way to spend a "chilly" Saturday afternoon.

This will be Cabbagetown's 6th Annual Chili Cook-off & Bluegrass Festival and there is definitely a little something for everyone:

  • 5K Run (AM)
  • Live Bluegrass Music all day
  • Artists Market
  • And of course, lots and lots of CHILI!

The festival will be in the Cabbagetown Park on November 7th from 10 am to 6pm.  It gets pretty crowded later in the day, so be sure to get there EARLY if you want to sample all the chili!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: http://www.chompandstomp.com/

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THINKING OF MOVING TO THIS UNIQUE INTOWN ATLANTA NEIGHBORHOOD?

>>> View ALL of the homes for sale in CABBAGETOWN

GREAT BUYS in CABBAGETOWN:

 
633 GASKILL ST SE, ATLANTA, GA 30316
$324,900
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
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Listing # 3932636
 

 
244 ESTORIA ST SE, ATLANTA, GA 30316
$289,000
3 Bedrooms
3 Full | 1 Partial Bathrooms
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Listing # 3876477
 

 
266 BEREAN AVENUE, ATLANTA, GA 30316
$279,900
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2 Bathrooms
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Listing # 3948540
 

 
172 BEREAN AVENUE, ATLANTA, GA 30316
$279,900
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
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Listing # 3955536
 

 
795 KIRKWOOD AVE SE, ATLANTA, GA 30316
$274,990
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
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Listing # 3978273
 

 
211 ESTORIA STREET, ATLANTA, GA 30316
$249,500
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
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Listing # 3890162
 

 
226 BEREAN AVE SE, ATLANTA, GA 30316
$218,000
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
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Listing # 3914391
 

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Posted by:  Kerry Lucasse with Keller Williams Realty. Kerry is an Intown Atlanta real estate agent, specializing in East Atlanta, Grant Park, Cabbagetown and the surrounding ITP neighborhoods. If you have questions about the area or if you are considering selling your home, please call (404)432.1844.

Metro Atlanta Suburb of the Week: Stone Mountain, GA

Stone Mountain Homes - Affordable homes in Metro Atlanta

foreclosures for sale in Stone Mountain GAIf you are thinking of buying a home in Atlanta but are not sure where you can get affordable housing that is still within 30 minutes of Downtown Atlanta, you've come to the right place! This week, we are highlighting one of the popular Atlanta suburbs, Stone Mountain Georgia.

Stone Mountain is located about 16 miles east of Atlanta GA, Stone Mountain is in DeKalb County and is a great place to live if you need to commute to Downtown Atlanta, Decatur or anywhere along the eastern side of the I-285 Interstate).

The epicenter of this Atlanta suburb is Stone Mountain itself. Stone Mountain Park is home to one of the world's largest mass of exposed granite and the largest relief carving. The park offers residents the opportunity to walk, hike, swim. boat and participate in several fantastic special events. If you're not the outdoors type, the City of Stone Mountain also offers some of the best shopping in Metro Atlanta -- it is a shoppers paradise along Highway 78!

We've highlighted this area because the home prices are so reasonable for Metro Atlanta. A family can usually find a newer 4 bed / 2.5 bath house for less than $250,000. There are also many opportunities for deals on foreclosures and short sales, so this area is a great option for first-time home buyers or savvy investors!

Stone Mountain real estate agents

Houses under $199K - Houses over $200K

Search for ALL the Stone Mountain Condos, Lofts and Townhomes

View ALL the FORECLOSURES in Stone Mountain GA

For more information about the area, call us anytime at (404)432.1844.

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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 Metro Atlanta Real Estate, including Decatur, Snellville and Stone Mountain GA

East Atlanta Homes for Sale - Deal of the Week

Intown Atlanta Neighborhoods - East Atlanta Homes for Sale

east atlanta bargains and foreclosures

This East Atlanta home was just renovated and is the PEFECT opportunity for a 1st time buyer!

With 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, sparkling hardwoods, NEW systems, new energy efficient windows throughout and even a household water purifier, this home has it all!

New Kitchen just added with IKEA cabinetry, butcher block countertops and black / stainless appliances.

All appliances are included, even the one-year old washer and dryer.

At a very aggressive listing price of just $109,900 this home will sell QUICKLY!

>>> GET MORE INFORMATION & VIEW PHOTOS <<<<

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