FINALLY a tax return to look forward to filing!

Why would you ask a real estate agent if now the best time to purchase a home?  Won't they ALL tell you that it is?! 

                                                                           

Well, I choose to let ethics and values lead me through my professional and personal life, so if your specific situation did not best suit a purchase, I would tell you so.

That said, everyone should still take a long and hard look at what is truly the opportunity of a lifetime right now!  A door is open (no pun intended) that most of us may never again see in our lifetime.  Check out this recent article from Business Week by, clicking here.

Don't want to take my word for it?  How about that of MSNBC financial professionals.

The historic $787 billion economic stimulus package that was signed into law last week provides benefits for buyers and home owners.  Although we don't know the entirety of the package as relates to  loan modifications and the attempt at preventing foreclosures, here are a couple tax reliefs we are grateful for, and felt necessary.

HOME OWNERS TAKE NOTE!!!  Those making, "GREEN," improvements to their homes may see a tax credit, and these improvements include:  "energy efficient exterior doors, windows, extra insulation, heat pumps, furnaces, central air conditioners, and water heaters."  A homeowner can realize a tax advantage of 30% the cost of the improvement(s), up to a total of $1,500.  This is both great for your wallet, and our environment.