For those of you ready to start the home buying process, be sure to attend the Long & Foster Springfield office Home Buyer's Seminar this Saturday, November 21st from 10:30 - 11:30am. Whether you are a first time or experienced buyer, there will be lots of useful information including updates on the home buyer tax credit, tips on buying foreclosure properties, how to reduce your closing costs, and more. The seminar is FREE with no obligation. Please contact me if you would like to attend.
The Homebuyer Tax Credit and Expansion is just one step away. Following the unanimous Senate vote on Wednesday, the House voted 403-12 this afternoon to extend and expand the credit. The bill is now awaiting signature from the President who is expected to sign it as early as Friday.
Not only will the bill extend the credit for first time homebuyers, but it will also expand the credit to include homeowners who have owned their home for at least five years, for a credit of up to $6,500. First time buyers will still be eligible for a credit of up to $8,000. All sales contracts would need to be in place as of April 30, 2010. Buyers would then have 60 days to complete the transaction. In addition, the income limits have been increased to $125,000 for single filers and $225,000 for joint filers.
Happy House Hunting!
If you live in the Springfield area, be sure to check out the Trick-or-Treat Halloween Parade this Saturday, October 24th at Springfield Plaza. Local merchants will be hosting this free event. Registration starts at 10:00am and the parade starts at 10:30am. Come in your favorite Halloween costume and be ready to go trick-or-treating! If you are not familiar with Springfield Plaza, it is located at the corner Old Keene Mill and Commerce Street. Hope to see you there!
There are many things I like about living in Fairfax County. One thing I especially enjoy is being able to drive a few short miles from DC and feel like you are in the county. Just yesterday I was working from home and looked outside to find this deer (along with a few friends) in my backyard. I was able to snap a quick picture before they ran off, but I know they will be back. Usually there are 3 or 4 of them traveling together. Now if only I can get them to stop eating my plants . . .
If you are looking for something to do this weekend be sure to check out Fall Harvest Family Days at Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon is a great place to visit anytime of the year, but fall is my favorite.
The event is scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday (10/17 & 10/18) from 9:00am to 5:00pm and is included with Estate admission. There will be all kinds of fall activities including a straw bale maze and horse-drawn wagon rides. While there, do not forget to stop by and meet General Washington. Enjoy Fall!
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Rhonda is a full-time residential real estate agent that is licensed in Virginia and D.C. As a military dependent, she focuses a large portion of her business working with military families.
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