I meant Monday. Monday for sure.

I think we may finally be in contract now. It’s hard to know for sure because everyone is gone for the holidays. I’m going to follow up early Monday morning and hopefully report back with the good news.

In expectation of that, I’ve tentatively scheduled a survey for Thursday. That’s actually one of the last things on my to do list. Once that’s done (and contracts are in hand) we can schedule a closing date. Hallelujah!

I’ve actually gone back and prepared a time line of all the twists and turns that went on in my quest to get into contract over the past month. Once we’re done and the keys are in my hand, I’ll post it here for your amusement.

Anyway, I hope you’ve all had a fun Holiday Season and I wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year.

Hopefully there will be better news next week.

The recently enacted economic-stimulus law contains an unusually attractive new tax break for many homebuyers — if they can only figure out how it works.

The new law sweetens a provision known as the “first-time homebuyer credit.” In essence, if you meet certain qualifications, such as buying a home from Jan. 1 through Nov. 30 this year, you may be eligible for a tax credit of as much as $8,000. You also have a choice of claiming the credit on your federal income-tax return for 2008 or 2009. A credit is typically more valuable than a deduction, since it eliminates your taxes on a dollar-for-dollar basis — and in this case, you may get it even if you don’t owe any taxes.

Hey, a tax credit I may actually qualify for. I am stoked!

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I’m interested in talking with people who have bought or sold a home in or around Babylon Village or who are in the process of buying or selling a home.  Tell me about looking for a house or buying a house or selling a house.

I’d also be intersted in hearing from Real Estate professionals in the area who would like to do a guest post or two.