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Tax Credit Extended for Home buyers

nathancross — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:37:04 +0000

Who Qualifies for the Extended Credit?

First-time home buyers who purchase homes between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010.
Current home owners purchasing a home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, who have used the home being sold or vacated as a principal residence for five consecutive years within the last eight.

To qualify as a “first-time home buyer” the purchaser or his/her spouse may not have owned a residence during the three years prior to the purchase.

Which Properties Are Eligible?

The Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit may be applied to primary residences, including: single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and co-ops.

How Much Is Available?

The maximum allowable credit for first-time home buyers is $8,000.

The maximum allowable credit for current homeowners is $6,500.

How is a Buyer’s Credit Amount Determined?

Each home buyer’s tax credit is determined by tow additional factors:

The price of the home.
The buyer’s income.

Price

Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, credit may only be awarded on homes purchased for $800,000 or less.

Buyer Income

Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, which is effective on November 7, 2009, single buyers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples with incomes up to $225,000—may receive the maximum tax credit.

These income limits have changed from the 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit limits. If you or your client purchased a home between January 1, 2009 and November 6, 2009, please see 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit.

If the Buyer(s)’ Income Exceeds These Limits, Can He/She Still Get a Credit?

Yes, some buyers may still be eligible for the credit.

The credit decreases for buyers who earn between $125,000 and $145,000 for single buyers and between $225,000 and $245,000 for home buyers filing jointly. The amount of the tax credit decreases as his/her income approaches the maximum limit. Home buyers earning more than the maximum qualifying income—over $145,000 for singles and over $245,000 for couples are not eligible for the credit.

Can a Buyer Still Qualify If He/She Closes After April 30, 2010?

Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, as long as a written binding contract to purchase is in effect on April 30, 2010, the purchaser will have until July 1, 2010 to close.

Will the Tax Credit Need to Be Repaid?

No. The buyer does not need to repay the tax credit, if he/she occupies the home for three years or more. However, if the property is sold during this three-year period, the full amount credit will be recouped on the sale.

Are you looking for a Realtor to help you find a new home in Tallahassee? I would be honored to assist you with the purchase of your largest investment. Remember it cost's you nothing to work with a Realtor when you're buying real estate, so why not give me a call today?

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The Most Affordable New Home in Montejo

nathancross — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:37:29 +0000

New Construction Home in Montejo | 3/2 | $138,800

This three bedroom two bath new construction home includes nice size family room with vaulted ceilings, inside laundry room, kitchen with pantry and black appliances, plus master suite with double vanities, jetted tub, separate shower stall and walk in closet. This home has been sold, but the builder is currently building others that are available. Call for details. Ceramic tile everywhere but the bedrooms. Montejo is a new home community in the southeast of Tallahassee. Prices range from the $130’s to $170’s.

This new home for sale is listed with another real estate brokerage.

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One the most gorgeous homes in Tallahassee. It sets the bar in quality, location & value! Builders Personal Home. Built by West Custom Homes, this Green Certified custom home is one of his finest works. Located on Lake Pisgah this 2009 Parade Home Has Everything! Enjoy Lake view on multi-tiered veranda! Sq Foot doesn’t include 600 SF carriage house ($995,000 w/ finished 600 sf Carriage house above garage making house 5000 sf).

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New Home in Adiron Woods | Northeast (NE) Tallahassee

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The Harvest by Turner Heritage Homes in Bull Run

nathancross — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:40:57 +0000

: Turner Heritage Model in Bull Run| Offered at $279,000

Warm and friendly open interior, includes a stand out kitchen with solid surface countertops and maple cabinets. Large owners retreat with double French doors leading to attached study/nursery. Deluxe bathroom with whirlpool tub, separate tiled shower and walk-in closet.

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Turner Heritage Homes has a number of choice homesites available in Phase Four of Bull Run. With a vast selection of customizable floorplans and options, they should be considered by anyone seriously thinking about moving to Bull Run. Their ability to take an existing floorplan and tweak it to suite a buyers taste allows them to build a cost effective home, that offers both quality and style. Turners price range in Bull Run is from the low $200K’s to the low $300K’s.

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Bull Run in the Northeast (NE) of Tallahassee | Community Overview

nathancross — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:32:28 +0000

Burnside Circle in Bull Run

Bull Run is a single family home community in the NE of Tallahassee, on the west side of Thomasville Road. Made up of 476 lots/homesites on over 430 acres.

The NE of Tallahassee

The northeast has always been the most popular part of Leon county. Many families are drawn there because of the “A” schools and close proximity to shopping, amenities and commercial developments. It’s home to 60% of the City’s population. The NE has something to offer for everyone.

Here’s just a sampling of what’s you will find near Bull Run:

Over 80 restaurants within 5 miles
Wal-mart, Publix, Fresh Market and more within 5 miles
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (7 miles)
Capital Regional Medical Center (7 miles)
A number of different places of worship
Governor’s Square Mall (8 miles)
Tallahassee Mall (8 miles)
5 movie theaters within 8 miles
Civic Center (9 miles)
Doak Campbell Stadium (9 miles)
Over 50 recreational parks within 10 miles
Tallahassee Regional Airport (15 miles)
10 different golf courses within a 15 mile radius
Preschools, post offices, museums and much more!

Bull Run School Zones

Hawks Rise Elementary
Deerlake Middle School
Chiles High School

Building a Home in Bull Run

There are a number of respected and capable builders currently building in Bull Run. Many will custom build a home for you on your own lot. Some of the larger builders like Turner Heritage Homes, already have a number of choice lots available in Bull Run that you can pick from. Once you have selected your homesite they can customize one of their existing floorplans, or help you design your own unique home.

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Differences between the Oakley and the Maple
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Large eat-in kitchen
New layout in master bathroom
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The 5 Top Selling New Home Communities in Tallahassee

nathancross — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:59:04 +0000

This is a new feature that I will be covering on the Blue Tomato. The plan is to take an in depth look at the most popular new home communities in Tallahassee, and uncover the new construction homes that offer you the homebuyer the best value for your money.

Sales figures where compiled using data from the Tallahassee MLS system from 08/01/08 to 08/20/09. Graphs & Data will be added soon.

1. Bull Run (20 sales)

List Price	Sq Ft	Beds	Baths	Address	SP	Sold Price per SQFT	Days On Market
$188,600	1856	3	2	2510 Manassas Way	$188,600	101.62	45
$248,920	1778	4	2	2554 Halleck Lane	$248,920	140	35
$260,260	1820	4	2	2546 Manassas Way	$259,000	142.31	25
$258,115	1805	3	2	2538 Manassas Way	$264,878	146.75	16
$267,670	1885	4	2	2558 Halleck Lane	$269,000	142.71	4
$267,670	1885	4	2	2542 Manassas Way	$277,845	147.4	33
$285,600	2040	4	2	5857 Appomattox Court	$279,900	137.21	14
$285,600	2040	4	2	2549 Halleck Lane	$279,900	137.21	46
$315,000	2083	4	2	5620 Burnside Circle	$280,000	134.42	357
$283,000	2070	4	2	5856 Appomattox Court	$283,000	136.71	60
$289,100	2065	4	2	5848 Appomattox Court	$289,800	140.34	43
$349,000	2103	3	3	2536 CARTHAGE LN	$330,000	156.92	630
$359,900	2121	4	3	2533 Bennitts Mill Way	$336,800	158.79	189
$345,000	2314	3	3	5655 TECUMSEH DR	$340,000	146.93	32
$369,900	2272	4	2	2550 Lagrange Trail	$355,000	156.25	258
$359,900	2272	4	2	2526 Bennitts Mill Way	$359,900	158.41	77
$367,400	2451	4	3	2541 Ulysses	$367,600	149.98	24
$369,900	2272	4	2	2589 Ulysses Road	$369,900	162.81	75
$375,000	2603	4	3	2572 Ulysses Rd	$375,000	144.06	94
$394,900	2356	4	3	2535 Bennitts Mill Way	$375,000	159.17	109

2. SouthWood (17 sales)

List Price	Sq Ft	Beds	Baths	Address	Sale Price	Sold Price per SQFT	Days On Market
$204,749	1363	3	2	2416 Rain Lily Way	$204,749	150.22	41
$262,990	2181	4	3	2464 Rain Lily Way	$262,990	120.58	326
$268,990	2251	4	3	3104 Mist Flower Road	$268,990	119.5	345
$297,910	2375	4	4	2473 Lantana Lane	$297,910	125.44	340
$325,000	2791	4	3	2447 E Orange Avenue	$306,000	109.64	108
$319,000	2450	4	3	2463 Rain Lily Way	$315,000	128.57	209
$333,000	2876	4	4	2451 E Orange Avenue	$315,500	109.7	294
$479,500	2944	4	4	3785 Longfellow Rd	$320,500	108.87	236
$345,500	2619	4	4	2461 Lantana Lane	$323,000	123.33	332
$329,362	3060	5	4	2477 Lantana Lane	$329,362	107.63	406
$389,000	3322	4	4	3113 Mist Flower Road	$330,000	99.34	173
$399,000	2876	4	4	2482 Goldenrod Way	$335,000	116.48	271
$350,000	3060	5	4	3166 Coneflower Drive	$350,000	114.38	293
$398,000	3541	3	4	3146 Duxbury Lane	$371,000	104.77	322
$380,000	2968	4	3	2413 Goldenrod Way	$380,000	128.03	364
$474,900	2628	4	3	3240 Thoreau Avenue	$460,000	175.04	91
$550,000	3751	5	4	3240 Appleton Drive	$550,000	146.63	1

3. Rivers Landing (15 sales)

List Price	Sq Ft	Beds	Baths	Address	Sale Price	Sold Price per SQFT	Days On Market
$125,000	1095	3	2	Lot 38 Silent Creek Lane	$125,000	114.16	0
$130,000	1089	3	2	4740 Silent Creek Lane	$130,000	119.38	0
$135,000	1095	3	2	4744 Silent Creek Lane	$135,000	123.29	0
$145,900	1100	3	2	4420 Rivers Landing Dr	$141,100	128.27	82
$139,900	1128	3	2	4453 Rivers Landing Dr	$143,000	126.77	234
$145,000	1095	3	2	6291 Rivers Landing Ct	$145,000	132.42	0
$149,900	1063	3	2	4405 Rivers Landing Dr	$145,000	136.41	495
$149,900	1063	3	2	4812 Sampler Drive	$149,900	141.02	325
$149,900	1176	3	2	4442 Rivers Landing Dr	$149,900	127.47	302
$159,900	1357	3	2	4438 Rivers Landing Dr	$159,900	117.83	174
$169,900	1295	3	2	4808 Sampler Drive	$163,000	125.87	481
$175,900	1323	3	2	6319 Rivers Landing Ct	$165,000	124.72	642
$169,900	1063	3	2	6468 Hooded Bay Ct	$168,500	158.51	356
$169,900	1371	3	2	6315 Rivers Landing Ct	$169,900	123.92	19
$179,900	1295	3	2	4704 Silent Creek Lane	$180,000	139	0

4. Montejo (13 sales)

List Price	Sq Ft	Beds	Baths	Address	SP	Sold Price per SQFT	Days On Market
$143,900	1151	3	2	301 Carmen Rocio Way	$139,900	121.55	140
$144,900	1187	3	2	341 Carmen Rocio Way	$140,000	117.94	28
$149,900	1219	3	2	5306 Montejo Dr	$143,000	117.31	197
$144,900	1205	3	2	309 Carmen Rocio Way	$143,900	119.42	76
$154,900	1176	3	2	5273 Montejo Dr	$145,000	123.3	62
$147,000	1259	3	2	337 Carmen Rocio Way	$148,600	118.03	56
$149,900	1219	3	2	5269 Montejo Dr	$149,900	122.97	137
$150,900	1258	3	2	305 Carmen Rocio Way	$150,900	119.95	69
$152,500	1220	3	2	5208 Montejo Drive	$151,000	123.77	88
$152,500	1251	3	2	5204 Montejo Drive	$152,500	121.9	387
$150,000	1200	3	2	5277 Montejo Drive	$155,900	129.92	52
$156,900	1258	3	2	313 Carmen Rocio Way	$156,000	124.01	69
$157,500	1258	3	2	7F Carmen Rocio Way	$157,500	125.2	0

5. Pine Forest (11 sales)



List Price	Sq Ft	Beds	Baths	Address	Sale Price	Sold Price per SQFT	Days On Market
$129,990	1100	3	2	1205 Athens Ct	$129,900	118.09	218
$137,990	1100	3	2	1204 Athens Ct	$130,000	118.18	217
$134,990	1100	3	2	1208 Athens Ct	$134,990	122.72	41
$134,990	1100	3	2	1216 Athens Court	$134,990	122.72	49
$134,990	1090	3	2	1220 Athens Court	$134,990	123.84	80
$144,990	1236	3	2	1254 Athens Court	$144,990	117.31	367
$164,990	1650	4	2	1346 Tuscaloosa Tr	$164,990	99.99	9
$159,990	1444	4	2	1261 Athens Ct	$166,711	115.45	119
$166,990	1650	4	2	1321 Tuscaloosa Tr	$166,990	101.21	89
$171,000	1650	4	2	1345 Tuscaloosa Tr	$169,500	102.73	14
$164,990	1650	4	2	1334 Tuscaloosa Tr	$171,000	103.64	2
$171,990	1655	4	2	1333 Tuscaloosa Tr	$171,990	103.92	55

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New Craftsman Model Home in Piney Z | NE Tallahassee

nathancross — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:10:17 +0000

Piney Z – New Craftsman Model Home. Grand Flora plan 3 Bed/2Bath on .37 acre complete with high end features: grand kitchen w/custom wood 42″ cabinets, granite, tile backsplash, stainless appliances, walk-in pantry, extensive crown, trey ceilings, oak hardwood floors, custom blinds, front porch w/ paver’s, rear screen porch & gutters. 560 sq ft garage plus additional attic storage. Main home includes 330 sq ft of attic storage. Rear yard to include 6″ privacy fence. Community Amenities: Pool, Playground, Parks & Trails.

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