Claude Labbe, ABR, e-Pro, GRI

For those who wish to truly become involved and have a say which represents your interests, join the Virginia Homeowners Alliance. They are at PO Box 643 in Richmond, VA 23218. Alternatively, their website can be used.

Lots of places popping up all across town, several in the Realtors® MLS.

Another site here for those intrepid enough to come to the District for the Inauguration.

My usual week in Florida may get moved up just so I can get away from the crows.

For several years, first time DC home buyers have been eligible for a $5000 tax credit.

With the recent passage of the 2008 Economic Stablization Package signed last week by Congress & the President, this provision is extended until the end of 2009. You can see this on page 14 of this “Economic Stabilization Act of 2008” Senate summary document.

There is also more information on this First-Time Homebuyer Individual Income Tax Credit program at the DC tax webpage.

This credit is in addition to the Federal $7500 credit which was part of the Federal Finance Housing Regulatory Reform Act of 2008 in June 2008, although this expires on July 1, 2009.
There are also changes in how the city of DC will treat Vacant property, but I've got to get more details on this. It is good

There's a petition going around the H St NE neighborhood.

I'm not sure what they would like to be done w/ the property, but the locals aren't thinking a service station is the way to go.

There is a petition to sign, before Monday the 20th.

Check them out.