Janet Murray Realtor® Weymouth MA Residential Home Sales

It has been a snow-eventful winter season on the South Shore, and

the real estate market was a bit hesitant over the holiday season.

However, it does seem now that the holidays are past... the buyers are out in full force (you just need to look in your local paper on a weekly basis to see all the closing that have taken place).

Today's great interest rates (with talk of the rates coming down even more) along with great home prices are the best incentive to move forward and buy now. This is especially true for first time home-buyers, move-up buyers, or investors. "Buy Low..." is how the saying goes!

The snow will soon be gone,along with the cold and the slush. As we head towards the Spring Real Estate Market,

keep in mind that for Home Sellers, the Spring market is the time when curb appeal is at its best, and the time when you can typically gain the highest and best price for your home.

Please contact me with questions or if I can be of further assistance!

Tax Credit For First Time Home Buyers!

First time home buyers who purchase a home from April 9, 2008 or before July 1, 2009 may be eligible for up to a $7500 tax credit (income limitations apply).

Highlights of the program are listed below:

• "first time home buyer" can mean you haven't owned a principal residence within the last 3 years
• The tax credit is claimed right on your federal tax forms-no special forms needed
• The credit works like an interest free loan, and must be repaid over time

For more detailed information on this program, please visit:

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

Please call me with any questions...I'm happy to assist.

Well, it's been snowing here for over 24 hours now, and I'm home sitting by my fire instead of showing property. Just came up with this little poem I thought I'd share. Happy Holidays!

Just days before Christmas

And what a surprise!

Snowflakes are falling

Right in front of my eyes.

More than just snowflakes

There's 12 inches or more

Oh, how will I ever

get out to the store?

My last minute shopping

Yet to be done...

A trip out today

Will not be much fun!

The roads are not plowed,

But I have 4 wheel drive.

Should I venture out in this storm?

Will I get back alive?

Oh, the shopping can wait.

It's nothing that's dire.

Tomorrow's not too late...

I'll stay home by the fire!