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Great news for homebuyers - the first time homebuyer tax credit set to expire 11/30/09 has been extended and expanded. The new buyer tax credit, which will be valid through 6/30/10, is more inclusive of higher income ranges and existing home buyers. Here are the highlights:

•  Existing Homeowners Are Eligible if they have lived in their primary home for 5+ years and are looking to purchase a new primary home.
•  Date Extension to include homes closing on or before 6/30/10.
•  First Time Homebuyers Still Receive Largest Credit of up to $8,000 or 10% of the purchase price, whichever is less.
•  Find out more here

What does this mean for Ryzen Homes customers? That there has never been a better time to buy a new home! This buyer credit, combined with our current special offers means that you could be in a new home for as little as $105,600! So start shopping today and set up an appointment with Ryzen Homes to start the process of building your new home now.

As we've mentioned in some of the previous posts, now is a great time to buy a new modular home or panelized home in Maine or Southern New Hampshire. And it's an even better time for first time home buyers? Why? Because first time home buyers can now qualify for an additional $8,000 tax credit. There are certain restrictions (income limits, effective dates, property eligibility requirements), but if you qualify for the credit it does not need to be repaid. To find out more about the tax credit, please visit http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com or click here.

As a Maine and Southern New Hampshire modular and panelized home builder, we at Ryzen Homes feel that it's important to keep up on local and national home building news. Here's what the National Association of Homebuilders has to say on your best investment in the current economy:

Thanks to the concept of “leveraging,” purchasing a home is by far the best long-term investment. Leveraging means putting down a small amount of money to earn a big return.

For example, say you use that $10,000 to purchase a $250,000 home, and the house appreciates a modest 3 percent during the first year. That means after one year, the house would be worth $257,500 – a gain of $7,500. Your annual return on your $10,000 investment would be 75 percent.

By contrast, putting the same $10,000 in the stock market and posting a similar 5 percent gain would only net a $500 return on investment.

And as a home owner, your savings continue to grow in two ways. Every year, a greater portion of your monthly mortgage payment goes to the principal, reducing the overall loan amount. Second, your home appreciates over time, making it one of the very best financial investments. Continue Reading...