BethAnn Long, Realtor, e-PRO Spokane Wa Real Estate

There is a good old song that dates me" WE MAY NEVER PASS THIS WAY AGAIN" from the 70's.

If you are even considering taking advantage of the FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS TAX CREDIT, NOW is the time to act.

You are running out of time! 8,000 $ tax credit is something to seriously consider.

First-time homebuyers may be able to take advantage of a tax credit for homes purchased in 2008 or 2009. The credit:

• Applies to purchases that close after April 8, 2008, and before Dec. 1, 2009.
• Applies only to homes used as a taxpayer's principal residence.
• Reduces a taxpayer's tax bill or increases his or her refund, dollar for dollar.
• Is fully refundable, meaning the credit will be paid out to eligible taxpayers, even if they owe no tax or the credit is more than the tax owed.

Here are the FACTS:http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=204671,00.html

Spokane Real Estate has proven to be quite stable over many years. Interest Rates are very good. Home selection is AMAZING, and Real Estate is an investment you won't regret!

Call me today for your personal no obligation consultation. My services are free to you as a buyer!

BethAnn Long Tomlisnon South Inc. 509-362-4607

"What I did on my Summer Vacation"

Nearly every year we spend a week at a nearby Lake.
With literally dozens of incredible rustic lakes to choose from, we begin hunting for a place to rent. One personal goal I have is to own my own lake place, so this is a great way to feel things out.
When I was a child, my folks rented a place for us on Sacheen Lake. I especially loved the close proximity of the store where I could buy candy. I remember feeding the chipmunks cheerios and trying to set up a trap to catch one, no such luck.
Now, many decades later I am joyfully observing my own kids experience the simple pleasures of lake life.
The first day we arrived, they named the regular visiting ducks Fred and Wilma. Those are the childhood memories that make all the packing, cooking, dishes, and piles of post lake laundry worth every cent and effort.
This year's adventure is at Deer Lake, Wa. We have a modest fishing boat, and the quiet battery motor affords scenic slow rides to admire the natural beauty of the lake. A bald Eagle, deer, wild bunnies, frogs, turtles, butterflies, hawk, osprey, duck ,loon starlings and heron are this weeks sightings.
Just staring at the water is truly my favorite pass-time.
Floating, reading, hiking, being, cooking, eating, napping, fishing, laughing, dreaming.
That's what I did for my Summer Vacation.

My kids, fishing !

I recently had a buyer who had a pretty long journey finding a home. By the time we put the pen to the paper, we saw over 50 homes.

I truly understand why we had to look at so many (sigh...) because he did not want to EVER have to move again. But it was alot of work for both of us!

Toward the end of this home seeking adventure, he was driving up to my office and saw a sign by some apartments for rent that read: " STOP LOOKING AND START LIVING!".

He said he took it as a sign... (no pun intended) that he needed to make a decision!

The home he ended up buying was one we saw about 1/3 of the way into this process, so about house # 15.

I was relieved that he would soon be settling into decision mode and now I get a chuckle every time I see that sign.

I think it is important to narrow down the absolutes as far as what you must have in a home- before looking.

In this case, we had actually done that but he had some very choosey criteria, which I have no problem with at all, it just takes longer.

But looking at homes does get very tiring after awhile and anything you can do ahead of time in regard to narrowing down your choices, may end up saving alot of time and energy needed for the big move!

It is a fun and satisfying feeling to know that your clients can START LIVING AND STOP LOOKING! and live " happily ever after in their new home sweet home!

~ WELCOME HOME TO 28 East 32nd Spokane Wa. 99203 ~

This wonderful home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, gleaming hardwoods, 29 BRAND NEW ENERGY EFFICIENT windows, Central A/C Incredible Master with sitting or office area, closet organizers, beautifully finished basement, new 2008 custom patio, beautiful private yard, garage and carport, and so much charm and character!

~ MASTER BEDROOM ~

For a private showing call BethAnn Long, Realtor Tomlinson South Inc. 509-362-4607

www.BethAnnHomes.com

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As a listing specialist in Spokane Wa. , I am always on the lookout for resources to help service my clients.

In this tough seller's market, honest and professional feedback is key. That is why I have subscribed to the service of:

www.homefeedback.com also known as www.showingsuite.com

This tool is FANTASTIC! How it works is that once an agent accesses your lockbox, they receive an automatic e-mail ( 3 times if not answered! ) to provide feedback to you and your seller. The seller is copied on the feedback too.

It just takes a moment to answer the feedback questionnaire so I have great luck with agents replying. :)

Agents get so many phone calls that it is refreshing to be able to give feedback via e-mail.

This is just one way I set myself apart as a listing agent to provide great service!

If you are considering selling your home in Spokane Wa. I would be happy to meet with you and give you a no obligation listing presentation, and a current market analysis of your home's value.

www.BethAnnHomes.com website

There is no place like (your) home !

BethAnn Long, Realtor with Tomlinson Real Estate Group 509-362-4607