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Dissecting the Home Buyer Tax Credit Webinar February 18
With the home buyer tax credit expiration date less than 84 days away, NJAR® wants to help both members and buyers understand the "tax terms" and "legalese" of the federal home buyer tax credits, available to first-time and repeat buyers who enter into a binding contract by April 30, 2010.
A free webinar, open to the public, will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is preferred and can be completed at
www.realstorynj.com/home-buyer-tax-credit-webinar . Featuring a presentation from Linda Goold, tax counsel for the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR), the webinar will outline specific scenarios for eligibility and will address one-on-one questions from participants who log in to the session.
Brush up on some of the specific nuances of the most recent tax credit extension, and encourage your clients to Get the REAL Story®
on the tax credits too!
Register today.
Chris Christie Sworn In as New Jersey's 55th Governor
On January 19, 2010, Chris Christie was sworn into office as the 55th governor of the State of New Jersey, and Kim Guadagno was sworn in as the state's first ever Lieutenant Governor. Elected in the November 2009 elections, the new governor and lieutenant governor began serving their four-year terms at noon on Tuesday.
During his campaign, Governor Christie answered questions on numerous real estate related issues including property taxes and realty transfer fees. To see where Governor Christie stands on these and other issues of interest to REALTORS®, view a questionnaire he filled out for NJAR® or view the October 2009 edition of the New Jersey REALTOR® magazine.
10 Real Estate Facts for
2010
With the turn of a new year come both question and promise in New Jersey real estate. To prepare for the year ahead, NJAR® has assembled a list of ten facts regarding the current state of real estate to offer some perspective on what to expect in 2010.
“NJAR®’s quarterly housing data over the past year have generally indicated home sales rising and prices stabilizing throughout the state,” said NJAR® 2010 President Judy Appleby. “These increases in buyer activity should spur further confidence in Garden State housing. Plus, expiration of the federal home buyer tax credit in April should spark a dramatic spring buying season that will hopefully set the tone for the remainder of the year in many of New Jersey’s various markets.”
Read the 10 facts, which highlight first-time buyer activity, historically low interest rates, affordability and more.
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