However, purchasing a home might not be the best move for every American. Roni Deutch has published a blog entry that weighs the pros and the cons of buying a home to help those of you struggling with this very important decision.
North Highlands, CA – Tax attorney Roni Lynn Deutch is helping taxpayers by examining the financial pros and cons of home ownership on her personal blog.
“The real estate industry in this country is in shambles,” notes Ms. Deutch. “Not only have prices plummeted over the past five years, but both Federal and State agencies are also providing incentives to help taxpayers make the big leap. Although there are plenty of good reasons to buy now, getting into a mortgage during a nation-wide recession might not be in the best interest of every single American.”
To help taxpayers understand the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a home in 2009 Ms. Deutch took to her blog and published an entry titled “PRO and CON: Should I Buy a House in 2009?” Included below are a few of the tips from Deutch’s blog entry, but the full version can be found at The Tax Lady Blog.
PRO: Tax Credits
To encourage home buying, the Federal government is offering a one-time tax credit to first-time buyers who purchase a home before the end of 2009. The credit is for $8,000 (or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower), and—unlike last year’s incentive—it is a direct credit and does NOT need to be repaid.
In addition to the Federal tax credit, numerous state and local government agencies are also offering incentives. For example, here in California there is a $10,000 credit for the purchase of a new construction home. The specific rules and amounts will vary by your location, so be sure to ask your agent and/or lender for more information on the incentives you might qualify for.
CON: Prices still dropping
Although some experts predict the economy will begin rebounding at the end of 2009, many are saying that the real estate market will not follow as quickly. Real estate prices are actually still dropping. Financial analysts insist they may continue to drop for another year, which would lower the value of any home you buy now. However, if you are looking to buy a house in the near future, then make sure you do not wait too long. Also, remember that it can take months to complete the purchase of a home.
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