$8000 Tax Credit

Attention first time homebuyers!!!!!!!

Buy a home by December 1, 2009 and claim your $8,000 tax credit on your 2008 tax returns. Most people will have filed their tax returns by April 15, 2009, but if you buy and close after that than you can file an amended return. There is no need to wait another year until you file your 2009 tax return.

If you have not owned a home in the last three years than you are eligible to receive this tax credit. This money is NOT a loan; you do not have to pay any of this back as long as you own your home for 3 years. There is still 100% financing available for eligible borrowers. Rates and home prices are at historic lows so do not let this opportunity pass you by. If you are employed, have good credit and have been thinking about buying a home contact us today.

Lawn Mower Maintenance

Now that Spring is here and we are ready to think about getting the lawn mower ready for use, it is important to take appropriate safety measures. Before beginning, disconnect the power cord (on electric mowers) or drain the gas tank and disconnect the spark plug wire (on gas mowers). After that is done, flip the mower over and give the underside a good spring cleaning. In some cases, you may have to pull out a chisel to remove some of the junk. It's also a good idea to keep your blade sharpened. In fact, three sharpening sessions per season should do the trick. When you do mow, don't cut off more than a third of the grass at a time and keep the height at about two and a half to three inches. Also, change your mowing pattern to help prevent soil compaction, which inhibits the growth of grass.

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