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First Time Home Buyers Help: 3 Tips to Get You into Your Dream Home

Wade McGuinn asked: Buying your first home is likely the largest single purchase you have ever considered, which is why first time home buyers help is necessary. Because of the cost and significance, it is important to understand all of the details surrounding the potential purchase. From finding a realtor or builder to choosing the [...]

Posted March 17th, 2010 in Ask An Expert | No Comments »

Will my wife be eligible for the First-Time Home Buyer Credits?

di_cassano asked: I bought a home 2 years ago, the home owner is myself only. If my wife buys a $200,000 worth of home in February, will she be able to claim the $8,000 tax credit as a first time home buyer? Thanks.Margaret

Posted March 16th, 2010 in Renting & Real Estate | 3 Comments »

Unmarried couple first time home buyer credit?

Jason B asked: My fiance and I are buying at home and both qualify for the first time home buyer credit. I’m assuming that we both can’t claim the $8,000, so does one of us claim it, or can it be split up 50/50 (mirroring our ownership of the house)?
Moreover, I have a question [...]

Posted March 13th, 2010 in Renting & Real Estate | 2 Comments »

first time home buyer credit for resident aliens?

Farah asked: If a resident alien buys a house but he does not work in US or pay taxes, can he still get first time home buyer tax credit?Leo

Posted March 8th, 2010 in Immigration | 2 Comments »

Am a Canadian citizen, can I take the advantage of first time home buyer tax credit?

jeffers asked: Am a Canadian citizen, can I take the advantage of first time home buyer tax credit?
I have lived in American more than 10 years and worked here more than 6 years. I am buying a condo in FL, can I take the advantage of first time home buyer tax credit?
thanksDanielle

Posted March 1st, 2010 in Other - Business & Finance | 2 Comments »