Governor Schwarzenegger Signs $10,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit Legislation

Governor Schwarzenegger Signs $10,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit Legislation.

Starting May 1st, the very day after the federal tax credit ends, California’s tax credit kicks in!!!

This time it’s not just for new homes either.  First time buyers, purchasing new or existing homes can apply for the lesser of 5% of the sales price or $10,000.  This is good for accepted purchase contracts from May 1st through Dec 31, 2010. 

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Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended!

The House and the Senate have passed the extension of the Homebuyer tax credit and made some changes.  The President is expected to sign it into law tomorrow.

For 1st time buyer’s or those who have not owned a home in the last 3 years, the tax credit is $4,000 for singles and $8,000 for couples, with income restrictions maxing out at $125,000 for singles and $225,000 for couples.

Current homeowners, who have owned a home for 5 of the previous 8 years, can now also get a credit of $3,250 for singles and $6,500 for couples with the same income restrictions. 

Purchase agreements must be signed by 4/30/2010 and close by 6/30/2010

Those in the armed forces, stationed outside of the U.S. on official duty for 90 days during the period of 1/1/2009 – 5/1/2010 have an extended time frame for signed purchase agreements to 5/1/2011 and closing to 6/1/2011.
 

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Matt Steinmetz
Envoy Mortgage- Voted Top 25 Tech Savvy Lenders by Mortgage Technology Magazine
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Concord, CA 94520
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Unemployment up to 9.7%

The latest job report came out last week. It appears all of the positive news that has been all over the web and news channels, is premature. 9.7% unemployment is the highest in 26 years.

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Matt Steinmetz
Envoy Mortgage- Voted Top 25 Tech Savvy Lenders by Mortgage Technology Magazine
2151-P Salvio St.
Concord, CA 94520
Phone 925-671-9501 x119

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Information about the $8,000 First Time Buyer Tax Credit
Information about the $10,000 New Home Tax Credit in CA
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Erase 30% of your Principle Balance

Don’t hold your breath.  As I excitedly read the guidelines for the new FHA program that allows you to erase 30% of your principle balance in order to lower your payments and hopefully not be underwater on your loan…  I quickly realized this is yet another new program that the government spent a lot of time and money developing and that it will help very few. 

The problem is that you have to already be in an FHA loan.  Most of us do not, unless you bought in the last year or so.  You have to be delinquent on your mortgage, AND already tried to resolve the issues with 3 other programs, before FHA will entertain your case. 

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Matt Steinmetz
Envoy Mortgage
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Concord, CA 94520
Phone 925-671-9501 x119

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First Time Buyer Tax Credit

Here is a link to the flyer

New $8,000 Tax Credit for First-time Home Buyers- is set to end soon!
Great news for first-time home buyers in 2009! The stimulus plan that President Obama signed into law contains a new
$8,000 tax credit for qualified first-time home buyers. And, unlike the $7,500 tax credit from last year, this credit does NOT
have to be repaid to the government, as long as you stay in the home for at least 36 months after the purchase date.
Remember, a tax credit is much more valuable than a tax deduction. A tax credit reduces dollar for dollar the amount of tax
you owe. A deduction merely reduces the amount of your income that is taxable. This means the home buyer credit can be
claimed even if the taxpayer has little or no federal income tax liability to offset.

Who?
First-time buyers or anyone who hasn’t owned a home in the 3 years prior to a purchase of a primary residence may qualify
for a tax credit of up to 10% of the purchase price or $8,000, whichever is less. To qualify for the full credit, the buyer’s
modified adjusted gross income must be less than $75,000 for single taxpayers and $150,000 for married taxpayers filing a
joint return. Partial credit is proportionally reduced for incomes under $95,000 (single) or $170,000 (married). For married
taxpayers, the homeownership history of both the home buyer and his/her spouse are taken into account. This means if you
or your spouse has owned a principal residence in the last 3 years, neither you nor your spouse qualifies for the credit.
What?
According to the IRS, a primary residence is the one you live in most of the time. It can be a house, houseboat, housetrailer,
cooperative apartment, condominium, or other type of residence. If you constructed your main home, you are treated as
having purchased it on the date you first occupied it.
When?
The $8,000 tax credit is available for qualifying home purchases made from Jan. 1, 2009, until Dec. 1, 2009. This is not a
typo. To receive the credit you must purchase a qualified home before December 1st, 2009 – not the end of the year.
How?
Unfortunately, you can NOT use the credit as a down payment. To receive the credit, you must purchase a qualified home
first and then claim it on either your 2008 or 2009 taxes. If you make a qualified purchase after April 15, or after having
already filed your 2008 taxes, you and your tax professional can submit an amendment to your return. To claim the credit, use
form 5405.
Why?
The current combination of lower home prices and lower interest rates makes for an amazing opportunity to buy real estate.
Add to that this $8,000 gift from the government, and renting a home just doesn’t make much sense.
If you or someone you know is ready to stop paying the landlord’s mortgage and start building equity in your own home, give
us a call. We’ll run the numbers and see what makes sense for your individual financial needs.

Matt Steinmetz
Envoy Mortgage