Congress Overwhelmingly Approves "Expanded Tax Credit" - 402 votes to 12 !
Although we have seen that these announcements in the past need to be handled carefully to authenticate the entire truth, it does seem that today's overwhelming vote by the House of Representatives is a sign that the expansion of the Tax Credit is about to be signed off on by President Obama, and extended into next year.
Again, this information is not 100% in place yet, but this information was even released through our own industry Inman News.
Now the plan on how we the government will pay for this has not been released yet, but it would seem that even perceptually that this is a better option for the housing market, than if it expired without extension.
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Ah so time is flying and I am growing like balloon being blown up !
I just got my First Tooth a week ago, and that was painful until I got the couple of drops of whisky that Daddy put on my gums to numb the pain ;o)
I am sitting up on my own now, and my jumperoo was just raised to the higher level !
I had my first Halloween this last weekend, and here I am with my Big Brother Spencer before we went hunting for candy !!!
This was such a fun time, although after collecting a bag full of candy, Mommy and Daddy I was too small to eat any of it ?!?!?!??!?!?
Oh well, maybe one day I'll understand ...
I have so much fun with my Big Brother - and I even stopped by Target the other day and picked up a set of pajamas that were just like his !!!!!!
So I now look forward to my first Thanksgiving, and then my first Christmas !
But until then, I have plenty of work to do, but sometimes it's pretty tiring ...
Here below I had been working out jumping on my Jumperoo for about 15 minutes, and I was pooped !
Lawmakers are close to finalizing a new bill to extend the recent First Time Buyer Tax Credit, and in a bold move, extend it to current homeowners who have lived in their homes for at least 5 years.
The expectation is that there will be up to $6,500 tax credit for all current homeowners who qualify.
The final details of the programs have not been locked in, but it is certainly a good sign that this home buying incentive may well continue !
Official Release from Wall Street Journal:
Homebuyer Credit Gets New Life
Key lawmakers in the Senate have tentatively agreed to extend the existing $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers and also offer a new $6,500 credit for existing homeowners who have lived in their current residence for a consecutive five-year period in the past eight years.
Home buyers must be under contract by April 30, 2010, and close before July 1. House Democrats have expressed concern about the cost of the tax credit for the government, and allegations of abuse have resulted in an IRS probe of the program.
Source: Wall Street Journal, Corey Boles and John D. McKinnon (10/29/09)
Enhancing Customer Relationships With ActiveRain !
As much as ActiveRain has helped my personal day to day success as a Realtor, it has also given value to my clients along the way too.
My ActiveRain blog content consists of everything from Listings, Market Reports, 'HyperLocal Spotlights' on Events and Businesses, Realtor Tips, Homeowner Tips, and even insight to me as a person and the important people in my life.
With all the content that I just mentioned, there is considerable value to my clients for the following reasons:
I often bring my clients into my office conference room at the beginning of our relationship, to chat in person and show them some things on the computer, and ways I can help them through the transaction.
We have a flatscreen TV in there so I can transmit the in-room computer screen content onto that TV, so that husbands and wives aren't crowding round a small computer screen to follow along ...
...and as you can see below, I am happy to expose them right away to my ActiveRain blog, and welcome them to keep tuning in for updates :o)
... this is one of my great current buyers
... and that's my ActiveRain Blog on the computer :o)
So if you are just blogging for SEO, that's great, BUT if you aren't letting your clients know they can get some value from your blog, then you may well be missing out on some great opportunities to
Enhance Your Client Relationships !!!
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Sheldon Neal is a Bergen County Realtor® with RE/MAX, specializing in Homes For Sale in central and northern Bergen County, NJ.
If you are looking for Bergen County Realtors, call local expert Sheldon Neal for all your
Bergen County Buying & Selling needs !
Sheldon Neal ~ RE/MAX REAL ESTATE LTD.
cell: 201-481-2891
email: SheldonNeal@remax.net
website: www.SheldonNeal.com
Maywood Station Features Vintage Candy Containers At Open House November 15th !
The Maywood Station Museum will host an Open House on November 15th from noon to 3pm, featuring a very special exhibit
of Vintage Candy Containers!
The containers, from the collection of Douglas Dezso, mainly made of glass and dating back to the early 1900s through 1950s, will show a variety of different styles including trains, cars, trucks, gas pumps, and others. Dezso is reputed to be one of the foremost authorites of these types of collectible containers, and even authored the book "A Collector's Guide To Candy Containers - Identification & Values".
Any visitors are also welcome to tour the fabulous restored Maywood Station Caboose 24542 with its operating model train layout.
Admission is FREE, donations are welcome.
For additional info, visit www.maywoodstation.com
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Sheldon Neal is a local Maywood Realtor ® with RE/MAX, specializing in Homes For Sale in Maywood, NJ.
Sheldon is also a proud Maywood resident !
If you are looking for Maywood Realtors, call local Maywood, NJ expert Sheldon Neal for all your Maywood and Bergen County Buying & Selling needs !
Sheldon Neal ~ RE/MAX REAL ESTATE LTD.
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website: www.SheldonNeal.com
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~Who you refer, reflects on you - trust your Bergen County NJ Real Estate needs to Sheldon. Maywood | Paramus and all Central & Northern Bergen County
Well I'm originally from England, and moved over here with a Full Soccer Scholarship 20 yrs ago to the University of Bridgeport in CT.
Found out that I loved the lifestyle in the New York area, and chose to marry a girl from the Bronx ! (Tune in to Z100 radio to hear her report on the 'Sleaze' on the Elvis Duran Morning Show Mon-Fri ;o)
But all my life I had a passion for Real Estate and thoroughly enjoy the career I have chosen !!
So trust the assistance with your largest financial transaction to someone who knows the industry in today's market.
Old tactics and marketing will not give you the best chance to buy or sell your home, and I pride myself on keeping educated on the latest techniques and reports to keep my buyers & sellers updated and informed whether they are buying or selling !
I give my clients step by step documents as to what they can expect, and strive to always keep them one step ahead of the deadlines.
I specialize in working with Buyers - and many first time buyers - as my attention to detail has been helpful to those who haven't been through the home buying process before :o)
Repeat Buyers like the fact that I make the transaction enjoyable, and efficiently keep it on track !
My sellers appreciate that I use other creative techniques to find buyers and continually move proactively, instead of just waiting for the phone to ring !
I am also a Designated ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) an ePRO Certified Realtor, and a Circle of Excellence Award Recipient.
"Words cannot explain how competent, thorough, mindful and attentive Sheldon was to our needs. Being that this was our first home purchase we had done our fair share of research. We met with at least 7 real estate agents over the past 2 years in our search for a home and no one made us feel as confident and comfortable as Sheldon. He gave us a thorough education of the area and brought us to homes and townhomes that were to our specifications. Nobody exemplifies a professional like Sheldon Neal. Anyone would be ecstatic to have Sheldon on their Home Team." - L.Cohen
"First let me start off by saying thank you, not only for helping us find the perfect home but for being a friend as well through this long journey. As you know buying and selling a house is one of the most stressful things in life but you made our stress levels diminish tremendously. There are not many people in this world that would take the extra time and make the extra effort to take us under their wing to find our dream home and at the right price. We thank you for that as well." - R. Antoine
"Sheldon paid great attention to detail for us, including how long it would take to get to work from the new home, mapping out the High Schools and or Day care, checking the New Jersey transit system to see how long it would take to get to the City for work, local stores, supermarkets etc. It made my search easier and I became more comfortable with his work ethic because I trusted him. Buying a home is a very tedious time consuming event, having a GREAT Realtor in your corner who knows what he is doing made it much easier to go through. I would recommend Sheldon to anyone selling or purchasing a home he was relentless & never gave up on me." - C.Valdez
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