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Time Running Out on $8,000 Tax Credit for Home Buyers

Act Now for $8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit

First-time home buyers from should note they have less than six months to take advantage of the current $8,000 tax credit, which expires December 1, 2009.

  • First-time home buyers purchasing any kind of home, new or resale, are eligible for the $8,000 tax credit.
  • The law defines "first-time home buyer" as a buyer who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase.

Learn more about $8,000 Tax Credit

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Clean GREEN your Tacoma Home

GREEN Product Ideas to Clean your Home

There are many effective cleaning agents probably already residing in your pantry! No need to spend money on costly products that not only can cause allergies or headaches when in use, but can be harmful to the environment as well. Check out this list of a few "natural" solutions that can keep your home clean and reduce the impact on your pocketbook and your environment.

General Cleaning Agent:
1 cup of distilled vinegar
1 cup of hot water
* add baking soda for a
mild abrasive clean

Window & Mirror Cleaner
2 T. white distilled vinegar
(or lemon juice)
1 gallon water
Mix, spray on windows and
be sure to wipe clean with
newspaper over paper towels to avoid streaking

Furniture Polish:
½ cup olive oil
½ cup distilled vinegar
20 drops of lemon oil
Shake well - Rub into
wood with dry cloth

Weed Killer:
1 gallon white vinegar
1 cup salt
8 drops liquid soap
Mix and spray on weeds!

source: PCbank

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The Trey Affolter Team, Keller Williams Realty, always welcomes comments and is available to answer questions about Tacoma Real Estate and the surrounding cities within Pierce County Real Estate, South King County Real Estate, and North Thurston County Real Estate.

253-222-6000

http://www.TreySellsHouses.com

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Trey Affolter * Realtor * Keller Williams Realty * 253-222-6000 * treyaffolter@kw.com

Home Buyers are Returning - from Seattle to Tacoma to Olympia Real Estate

Home Buyers Taking Advantage of Real Estate Market

Thanks to record low mortgage rates and declining home prices, 55 million families- or half of all U.S. households - can afford today's median priced new home, according to figures released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

"With home values in many markets at the lowest level since 2003, an $8,000 tax credit available to first time home buyers, fixed mortgages under 5 percent, and an outstanding selection of homes to choose from, buyers are starting to recognize that this has the makings for a one-time opportunity to break into the market," said Joe Robson, the NAHB Chair.

Source: PCBank

Tacoma Real Estate to Seattle Real Estate to Olympia Real Estate home sales have picked up and so have surrounding cities within Pierce, King, and Thurston Counties. Don't miss your opportunity.

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The Trey Affolter Team, Keller Williams Realty, always welcomes comments and is available to answer questions about Tacoma Real Estate and the surrounding cities within Pierce County Real Estate, South King County Real Estate, and North Thurston County Real Estate.

253-222-6000

http://www.TreySellsHouses.com

Your Tacoma Real Estate Professional

Trey Affolter * Realtor * Keller Williams Realty * 253-222-6000 * treyaffolter@kw.com

Pierce County Real Estate Positive News - Washington State

Good News for local Real Estate

Take a quick glance at these positive facts for Tacoma Real Estate and the surrounding cities within Pierce County.

  • Home median prices held steady in the month of May
  • Pending home sales are up 23% this may from May 2008
  • Home inventory is down 30% this may from May 2008

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The Trey Affolter Team, Keller Williams Realty, always welcomes comments and is available to answer questions about Tacoma Real Estate and the surrounding cities within Pierce County Real Estate, South King County Real Estate, and North Thurston County Real Estate.

253-222-6000

http://www.TreySellsHouses.com

Your Tacoma Real Estate Professional

Trey Affolter * Realtor * Keller Williams Realty * 253-222-6000 * treyaffolter@kw.com

Transferring into Fort Lewis or McChord AFB - VA Loans to Buy a Home

Veterans Administration Loans - Buy VA

Moving to Fort Lewis or McChord AFB?

If you are considering buying a home near Fort Lewis or McChord AFB, you may want to consider a VA Loan as an option.

VA loans feature a true 100% financing, no money down option for active duty and veterans with honorable discharge from military service. There is no specific FICO (credit) score required! The borrower must simply be able to demonstrate the ability to make the monthly payment.

VA loans also feature low 30 year fixed interest rates and there is NO monthly mortgage insurance payments required; a feature that FHA does no afford the borrower.

The current VA loan limit is $417,000. While multi-family loans are available, they require the borrower to show one year of rental management experience.

source: PCBank

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