Happy Monday!
Is it time for a change? Please see below before I jump into the weekly market update.
Last but not least I’d like you to do me a favor. I want YOUR opinion! This will take (quite literally) One minute of your time. That’s it! I love keeping in touch with you, I love to reflect on the Real Estate market at hand and share what’s happening in the wild world of Real Estate. I want to hear from YOU on how we can better help you or answer your questions. HOWEVER, I do not ever want to bombard your e-mail inbox with loads of mail in this day and age where we all get tons of junk e-mails. You know these are personally from me, but even I can get wordy sometimes.
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Do you want me to remain sending you weekly e-mail market updates?
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Your opinion matters! Please let me know today and I will post the decision!
Spring Break is over!!!
Did the cold weather really have to come back? It’s as if the weather is as sad as the kids to get back to school this morning!
I’m super excited to be back! I missed everyone here at home, and the office was buzzing with the excitement and positive attitudes of everyone here. I arrived at 8:00am and we already had 3 people at the office! We typically don’t start until 8:30am so you can really tell just HOW excited we are here at Amanda Howard Real Estate! Real Estate is selling and we have lots of buyers searching for that perfect home…Spring is here, and the beautiful weather is just around the corner!
One piece of positive LOCAL NEWS I’d like to highlight that I heard about upon my return was, according to a report compiled by Moody’s, one of the premier bond rating companies in the world, the Huntsville Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which includes Madison and Limestone Counties, is the No.1 safest metro for a positive return on investment. Additionally, Huntsville and other Alabama metros ranked near the top in forecasts on employment growth. Huntsville ranked No.2. If you missed the full article just let me know and I’m happy to send it onto you!
Have a awesome week!
Amanda Howard
Associate Broker, GRI, CRS, ePRO
Amanda Howard Real Estate
Office: (256) 799-9000
Fax: (256) 799-9001
www.AmandaHoward.com
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900 Merchants Walk, Suite A, Huntsville, AL 35801
*Read more below for other exciting news updates*
Newsletter Contents
¯ February 2010 Summaries
¯ Tax Credit coming to a close…
¯ In the News with Amanda Howard Real Estate
February 2010
Summaries of Price Points Selling and Area price Sales
Home Buyer's Tax Credit Coming to a close...
You're probably up to your neck by now in forms and paperwork as the April 15th income tax deadline approaches. Maybe you've already completed your taxes, paid your bill, or are awaiting your refund check. Either way, now is the perfect time to revisit the extended and expanded Home Buyer's Tax Credit.
Why? Because now, as you calculate your tax bill or your refund, you can finally see in real terms just how beneficial a tax credit of up to $8,000 can be to your bottom line.
Here's the basics:
Qualified 2009 and 2010 first-time home buyers can get up to 10% of the home's purchase price or a maximum of $8,000. In November 2009, legislation extended a tax credit of up to $6,500 (or up 10% of the home's purchase price) to long-time residents of the same primary residence if they purchase a new main home. To qualify, eligible taxpayers must show that they lived in their previous homes for a five-consecutive-year period during the eight-year period ending on the closing date of the new home.
Important details to remember:
1) You don't have to pay it back (as long as you stay in your qualified home for at least 36 months).
2) If you qualify for the credit, you can still apply it to this year's taxes, even if you've already filed your returns, or save it for your 2010 returns.
3) This is a true tax credit, not a deduction. If you qualify for the full credit, there will be an actual dollar-for-dollar reduction of up to $8,000 (or up to $6,500 for qualified repeat buyers) on your tax bill now or in 2010.
4) New income qualification limits have been put in place that expanded the pool of qualified buyers.
5) If you purchased a qualified home or plan to after reading this article, you must have a contract in place by April 30, 2010 (with closing to take place by June 30, 2010), so don't wait!
There are, of course, other details and qualification requirements and restrictions that you'll need to consider. But don't hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions.
If you know anyone who is looking to buy, sell or refinance a home, please forward their name and telephone number to us. We will happily provide the same high level of service that we have provided to you. The greatest compliment you could possibly give us is the referral of your friends and family.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to call 799-9000 or e-mail at info@amandahoward.com
Amanda Howard Real Estate's Services
Thinking of selling or just curious to know your home’s approximate current market value? Click below:
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Customized Website -24/7 Web Access to Sale of Your Home
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Trade-In Program
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Interested in learning more about our comprehensive real estate services? Visit www.AmandaHoward.com or e-mail Info@AmandaHoward.com to request our Buyer's Guide or our Marketing Plan.
The Best Resources for Local Information
Madison County Chamber of Commerce
www.HuntsvilleAlabamaUSA.com
New Comers School Info
www.hsv.k12.al.us/newcomers.php
Huntsville City Schools
www.hsv.k12.al.us
Madison City Schools
www.madisoncity.k12.al.us
Madison County School Information
www.Madison.k12.al.us
Decatur City Schools
www.dcs.edu
Madison County Private Schools
(There could be more but this seemed an extensive list)
http://www.huntsvillemadisonprivateschools.org/school.php
Local News
www.al.com/huntsville
Real Estate
www.AmandaHoward.com
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