Stimulus Advances With Tax Credit Changes
Daily Real Estate News | February 12, 2009
The $790 billion stimulus package hammered out by House and Senate conferees late yesterday afternoon drops the repayment feature on the home buyer tax credit.
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ® has sought removal of the repayment requirement because it discourages buyers from taking advantage of the tax credit.
The legislation also extends the effective date of the tax credit, which is for up to $7,500, to September 1 from June 30. Households that purchase in 2009 using financing assistance from state and local mortgage bonds will be permitted to use the credit as well.
Other provisions reportedly in the bill that could help housing markets and communities include…
