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Will the first time home buyer tax credit be extended?

By Chris Richter | Published: April 20, 2010
We've been getting a surge of traffic lately on questions related to whether the first time home buyer tax credit will be extended. In a word (or few), no and it doesn't need to be. Housing and the economy are both slowly, but surely, in recovery mode.
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First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit FAQ

By Chris Richter | Published: December 1, 2009
What is the amount of the First Time Home Buyer credit? First-Time Homebuyers (FTHBs): Most accurately, the main credit is for people who have not owned a home in the last three years and they are eligible under certain circumstances.    The credit is 10% of the purchase price of the home, with a maximum available [...]
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