December 2008 
There are 2 blog entries for December 2008.
Merry Christmas from Columbus GA
Saturday, December 27th, 2008 at 2:03pm. 1543 Views, 1 Comments.
Merry Christmas! From my family to yours we just want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! It is great to slow down just a little and spend time with your family. My hope is that your Christamas was a good as mine this year. From my 87 year old mother down we had a blast! Ho! Ho! Ho! $7500 Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers
Monday, December 1st, 2008 at 11:05am. 2844 Views, 2 Comments.
The title is correct! This is a first time home buyer tax credit - not a deduction - but an actual credit on your taxes. If you owe $0 on your taxes otherwise you would actually get $7500 back to do with as you please. You could pay off a loan or credit cards or spend it on furniture for your new house. If you buy a house between Apirl 2008 and July 2009 and have not owned a home in the last 3 years you are probably eligible. I do see this as a great thing but there are several stipulations you should be aware of before you get too excited. It is a credit but there are strings attached!
1) It is really an interest free loan. 2 years after you receive the tax credit you must start paying it back at the rate of $500 per year for 15 years. This…