Another year and another festival – this one with the emphasis on “strawberries!” This year’s festival is planned for June 6 and 7, 2009 and is worth packing up the family to head out and spend the day. Not only will your sweet tooth be thrilled, but you are likely to find unusual or new twists to the Strawberry favorites! Don’t forget the booths of crafts as well as food dishes…we’ll probably see you there. Check out their Site for more information CLICK HERE.
May 3rd – Greater Miami Valley area!! Check out all the great homes in our area that are available for sale and you could WIN! With each house you tour you are automatically entered into our drawings for great prizes that include $100 Gift Cards to Lowe’s (up to 10 will be awarded – so see as many homes as you can!!)…call Tammy for more information at 937-838-0997.
Always on the look out for good information- a different twist or thought for making something better for those who may be looking to make the most out of their situation. This clip from an article caught my eye – maybe it will be of interest to you as well?
Misconception #4: You can’t get the 2009 first-time home-buyer tax credit until you file your tax return next year.
Actually, taxpayers who buy a first home in 2009 do not need to wait until they file their 2009 return (by April 15, 2010) to benefit from the credit. To get the money into the economy faster, the federal government is giving you a choice of claiming the first-time home-buyer credit on either your 2008 or your 2009 tax return.
There’s actually a way to benefit from the credit even before you buy your first home. If you plan to buy by the November 31 deadline, you can reduce your withholding on your paychecks right away. The increased take-home pay could help you with the down payment. File a new W-4 form with your employer to adjust your withholding. (And remember to re-adjust your withholding again next year.)
If you have already filed your 2008 return, you can use Form 1040X to amend it. If you purchase a first home after the 2008 tax-filing deadline of April 15, 2009, you can still claim the credit on your 2008 tax return either by requesting a six-month extension for filing your return (which doesn’t extend the deadline for paying any taxes owed) or by filing an amended return.
7 Misconceptions About the Stimulus
by Kimberly Lankford
Thursday, April 9, 2009provided by
The website provided by the government is up and running CLICK HERE to see what help is available.
CLICK HERE for FAQs regarding Refinance, Modifications and what help is available.
You’ve been waiting for this…the best possible news for our housing market to get the right kind of boost! If you have been Pre-Approved – you need to be in contact with your Lender NOW, rates could DROP dramatically and those who are watching will greatly benefit. If you aren’t Pre-Approved but have been considering a purchase – NOW IS THE TIME. (more…)
