Monetize that Tax Credit … 56 Days and Counting!

56 Days and counting…down!

The New Hampshire Association of REALTORS sent out this notice to all NH REALTOR members in hopes they spread the word to the public that the clock is ticking.

Monetize that Tax Credit

90 56 Days and Counting! Do you know how long it takes to close on a home? How about how long it might take you to find a home? Maybe you think there is plenty of inventory available so it won’t be an issue or that sellers are so desperate  that they can be out in a few weeks. The answers are that in reality it might take 45 days or more to close on a loan and you can plan on longer if it is a FHA loan or you are buying a bank owned home. Oh, and about the inventory part, that’s true there is plenty of inventory available BUT depending on your price range there is also plenty of competition. Certain price ranges are seeing multiple offers continuously.  Remember if you have not owned a home within the past three years, you would qualify for  the $8,000 tax credit and remember that  it expires on November 30.  So if you are an eligible first-time home buyers you have roughly 90 56 days  to close on a home purchase before the offer runs out. Once the money is gone who know when or if another such offer will be made.

Don’t miss this prime home buying opportunity and of course if you’re looking for a Southern NH REALTOR to help you find that perfect home and take advantage of the tax credit just give us a call.

Monika McGillicuddy Southern NH REALTOR

I would love to help you… call 603-548-7728

Reprinted with permission from the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS

90 56 days and counting … down!

Are you aware of NHHFA’s Home Advantage program?

A reminder that the clock is ticking for eligible home buyers to take advantage of the federal first-time home buyer tax credit.

For those who have not owned a home within the past three years, the $8,000 tax credit expires on November 30.  In other words, eligible first-time home buyers have 90 days from today to close on a home purchase before the offer runs out.

Are you aware?  In New Hampshire, the tax credit should be considered particularly appealing thanks to a program instituted by the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority.  This program, Home Advantage, allows buyers to monetize the tax credit at the time of purchase to provide up to $10,000 down payment and closing cost assistance funds.

Learn more!  For more on the Home Advantage program, download NHHFA’s flyer here, or visit their website at www.nhhfa.org.

Do not let this $8,000 gift go to waste!  Be sure to remind your clients that there are 96 days left to take advantage of the federal tax credit, and here in New Hampshire, the Home Advantage program as well.

REO Spotlight ~46 Quaker Street Newton NH MLS # 2794879

Bank owned newly listed home

46 Quaker Street Newton NH is a 3 bedroom bank owned home with 2 car attached garage. Partially finished walkout lower level with bath. 3 Bedrooms, living w/fireplace, rec room, deck , private back yard with pool. Property is in As Is condition with no warranties.  Assessed for over $300,000 and located on over 2 acres of land.

46 Quaker Street Newton NH  MLS # 2794879

$230,000

Call Monika or Jay McGillicuddy for details or to set up a showing

603-548-7685

Jay and Monika McGillicuddy

Prudential Verani Realty

2 Main Street Hampstead NH

603-327-0246 direct line

603-434-2377 office

NH REALTOR convention

Pass this on to your favorite REALTOR

NH REALTORS have an awesome opportunity to learn from the Pros! If you’re just learning about blogging, Twitter, Facebook, SEO and YEO and you haven’t signed up for the next New Hampshire Association of REALTORS convention you should do so as soon as possible.

Convention is packed with Web 2.0/Social Media rock stars

The speakers presenting at this convention are from all over the country and they actually use social media, they have spoken at the National Association of REALTOR conventions, franchise conventions and RE Bar Camps. If that is not enough reason for you to attend then how about the fact that this is  probably one of the most affordable New Hampshire conventions in years.

You can’t afford to miss it

If you are a NH REALTOR who is active on Twitter or Facebook then you have most likely seen their updates!  I’m thrilled that they have agreed to come to NH and share their techniques with us all.  Come and meet Mariana Wagner aka @Mizzle a real estate blogger and coach from Colorado Springs, Linda Davis aka @LindaDavis a Blogger and trainer from Connecticut, Cyndee Haydon aka @CyndeeHaydon a blogger who passionately believes in the power of video from Clearwater Florida and NAR’s own Keith Garner aka @KTGeek a blogger and a member of NAR’s geek squad.  This is one convention you can’t afford to miss!

Don’t miss it!  You can get more info or register for the convention  here  http://www.nhar.org/annual-convention

Social Media a waste of time

If you think Social Media is a big fat waste of time or a fad that is going away… then watch this video before you decide not to attend the convention.

http://monikamcgillicuddy.com/wordpress/technology/is-social-media-a-fad/

#NHARconv

For those of us that are going to be Tweeting the convention or if you just want to follow the convention tweets and updates follow the hash tag  #NHARconv

Is Social Media a fad?

Social Media is a big waste of time

I’m sure you’ve all heard of Twitter and Facebook and what about My Space or Linkdin and Plaxo. The list goes on and on and every where you look it’s twitter this or tweet that.

Those that know us, know we’re big into Social Media and actually have been for a long time.  We began Blogging way back in 2006 and started on Twitter in January 2008 so you don’t need to sell us the benefits of Social Media and how it can dramatically make a difference in our career.  I know it first hand but still people shrug their shoulders and chuckle when I talk about Twitter and push out my listings on my Facebook page and some say it’s a fad, that I am wasting my time or worse yet that it is all just playing.

Okay then, so be it. Think what you want but do me a favor and watch this video.

Social Media Revolution by Socialnomics09

NH Swimming holes and heat relief

NH Swimming holes and heat relief

NH.Com just published a cool list of swimming spots, holes, parks and places to get cool in NH.

New Hampshire is full of summer fun with many neat places to enjoy and explore.

Check out the NH.com swimming list here http://nh.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=nhswimmingspots

Summer fun in New Hampshire

Summertime in New Hampshire, hot lazy days and blue sparkling water go hand and hand

Many people often ask me where they can go to cool off in New Hampshire. Especially when we get those record hot days and everyone wants to flock to the water to cool off.

New Hampshire has lot’s beaches and parks, some located on lakes and others right on the ocean.  Probably one of the best sources of information is VisitNH.gov it lists public access water bodies for those of you with boats and pristine lakes and idyllic ponds.

New Hampshire offers water sports and activities to please everyone.  You can Jetski on both the ocean and some lakes, take a boat ride, hike to a waterfall or just relax on the sand and enjoy the beautiful views.

Summer temps is not the only thing heating up in New Hampshire

Enjoy summer in New Hampshire and when your ready to look at some homes for sale in New Hampshire give me a call and we can talk about the $8,000 tax credit and the benefits of home ownership. New Hampshire’s real estate market is hot!

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