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CENTRAL OHIO REAL ESTATE NEWS

THE $8000 TAX CREDIT EXTENDED
President Obama signed a measure that includes an extension of the $8000 first homebuyer tax credit that was set to expire at the end of November. In addition, the bill creates a $6500 tax credit for homeowners who purchase a new residence.
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IF YOU DON'T BUY A HOUSE NOW, YOU'RE STUPID OR BOKE

A Business Week article by Marc Roth

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OHFA offering Mortgage Credit Certificate program for first-time homebuyers
Homebuyers who qualify for the program receive a Mortgage Credit Certificate from OHFA, which can be used to reduce their household's tax burden every year for the life of their mortgage loan. With an MCC, a percentage of what you pay in mortgage interest (20, 25, or 30%) becomes a tax credit that you can deduct dollar-for-dollar from your income tax liability.
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(March 23, 2009)
Several factors which influence sales, including falling mortgage rates and increased consumer activity point to a positive future, the Columbus Board of REALTORS® said today.

(March 26, 2009)

30-year fixed down nearly 2% from July
Columbus Board of REALTORS®

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