North Sound Property News

Did you know that the $8,000 first-time buyer tax credit has been “monetized” and can now be used towards the down payment and closing costs for qualifying home purchases through the end of November?  This exciting news and more information of interest to those thinking of buying a home for the first time will be covered at a series of First Time Buyer’s Seminars hosted by Gallery Homes of Mukilteo throughout the summer.  Dates and times are still being confirmed and we’ll post them soon. 

 This change to the tax credit rules presents a great opportunity for first time buyers to reduce their purchasing costs now, versus having to wait to claim the credit on their 2009 tax returns.

These relaxed and informal seminars will cover the basics of buying a home, credit requirements and types of mortgages available first time buyers, advantages and disadvantages of owning a home versus renting, where to find best buying opportunities in real estate, tax benefits of mortgages, and more.  Refreshments and a goody bag will be provided, and we hope that buyers will leave knowing whether buying a home in the current market is right for them.

 If you are interested in attending a first time buyer seminar, please contact Sandy Kaduce at Gallery Homes - 425-314-3736!

About the Author: Sandy Kaduce is Associate Broker of Gallery Homes Real Estate. She serves buyers and sellers in North King and South Snohomish counties. She is 2009 Board President of the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce, as well as Vice President of Site Selection for Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County. For more information, visit Sandy on the web at www.sandykaduce.com! Read more from this author