Jane McMullan

Century 21 Pace is hosting a fundraiser for the Porter County "no kill" facility and the Morraine Wildlife Refuge June 25h weekend. One of the ways we will be raising money for this great cause is a huge garage sale held in Crown Point. We have a storage unitl rented to keep donations until that weekend in June to keep donated items. If you are moving and you don't know what to do with the "stuff" that isn't moving with you, give us a call and we will have a volunteer pick it up. Watch my blog for updates on many ways we will be raising money for this great cause.

http://www.paceforpaws.com

Now is a great time for first time homebuyer's to get a great deal. If you haven't owned a home in the past 3 years you are eligible to receive up to $8,000 returned as a tax credit though 2008. Prices are down, you can't go wrong. In the past the credit was to be repaid within a certain amount of time. For the year 2009, this credit which is up to $8,000 does not have to be repaid.

With interest rates and prices dropping, now is a great time to buy. Why throw away money renting when you can invest in your future with real estate. You can't go wrong. The $8,000 tax credit is for real, and a great incentive to buy now while the market is perfect for the savvy buyers. Historically, prices will always go back up. Don't wait too long. The tax credit goes away Dec 1, 2009.