Have you heard about the tax credit recently created to help first time home buyers or buyers that have not owned a home in over 3 years. This is only on FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loans and according to the secretary of H.U.D., home buyers will be allowed to use the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit towards their DOWN PAYMENT on purchases financed by FHA loans. FHA will allow approved lenders, nonprofits, and government agencies to advance the funds in the form of interest free bridge loans that buyers would use for down payments. Buyers would repay the loans after they receive their tax refunds. More information is to come from FHA soon.

If you are interested in this new tax credit or have questions regarding real estate send me a email/comment and I will work to answer your question.

FHA and Down Payment Assistance Update :

The California Federal Judge has ruled in favor of the Down Payment Assistance Programs. This is definitely Great news especiallay since Hud has been trying to have the Down Payment Assistance programs ruled against by the Federal Judge, however, the Judge has ruled against Hud and for the Down Payment Assistance programs. Hud has now been stopped from ruling against the DPA’s permanently, Safe at last!.

Another issue that is good for buyers and was approved is the FHA Loan amount has now increased to $271,050.00 for Harris and surrounding counties. This will give buyers more options when deciding on which loan option to take FHA, VA, or Conventional.