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First Time Buyers Tax Credit creates more sales in Real Estate

The real estate market has been showing signs of life in recent weeks with increases reported in both new- and existing-home sales, as well as pending home sales. Surveys and statistics show that government efforts to lower interest rates, and incentives such as the $8,000 tax credit for first-time buyers are strong factors in moving buyers off the fence.

But, don't forget that the first-time buyer tax credit doesn't last forever. In fact, there are only a few months left for buyers to get under contract in order to close prior to December 1.

Now is the time to reach out to take advantage of this powerful incentive and act soon if your a first time buyer who wants to take advantage of the $8,000. tax credit.

Seize the opportunity!

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