Looking to Buy? Don't Delay!

First-time buyers account for 40% of all purchasers in the market today, up 5% from historical averages. The $8,000 tax credit is a great incentive to buy now. The current tax credit is set to expire on December 1, 2009. There are several proposal to a) increase the amount; b) extend it to all buyers; c) remove income limits; and d) extend the current program as is through 2010. If you're trying to time the market, don't miss out on the current opportunities out there while you're waiting for the "bottom" or a better tax credit. Especially in the Rochester market, where we don't have extreme highs/lows in the real estate market, you may miss out on one of the best opportunities in recent history. Contact a Nothnagle agent today to learn more about the tax credit and the local housing market.

Read more about the tax credit proposals circulating in Congress at USA Today.