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This fantastic time to buy won’t last much longer, as construction of new condos will slow dramatically in 2010 and 2011 as the ones built between 2006 [...]</p> <p><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/12/02/brighter-future-for-downtown-chicago-condos-from-rented-spaces/#respond" title="Comment on Brighter Future for Downtown Chicago Condos (From Rented Spaces)">No Comments</a></p>  </div> </div></div> <div class="post_alt" id="post-822"><div class="wrapper"> <div class="postmeta"> <ul> <li>Posted on: November 18th, 2009</li> <li>By: Luke</li> <li>Under: <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/good-to-know/" title="View all posts in Good to Know" rel="category tag">Good to Know</a>, <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/news-annoucements/" title="View all posts in News & Annoucements" rel="category tag">News & Annoucements</a>, <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/photos-videos/" title="View all posts in Photos & Videos" rel="category tag">Photos & Videos</a></li> </ul> </div> <h2><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/11/18/video-homebuying-tax-credit-explained/" title="Video: Homebuying tax credit explained">Video: Homebuying tax credit explained</a></h2> <div class="entry"> <p>NAHB.org recently released a helpful video that helps clarify exactly who qualifies for the homebuyer tax credit now that it’s been extended into 2010. Take a look!</p> <p>You can get even more info on the extended and expanded homebuyer tax credit by visiting the Federal Housing Tax Credit page.<br /> New West Realty has beautiful townhomes and [...]</p> <p><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/11/18/video-homebuying-tax-credit-explained/#respond" title="Comment on Video: Homebuying tax credit explained">No Comments</a></p>  </div> </div></div> <div class="post" id="post-816"><div class="wrapper"> <div class="postmeta"> <ul> <li>Posted on: November 5th, 2009</li> <li>By: Luke</li> <li>Under: <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/good-to-know/" title="View all posts in Good to Know" rel="category tag">Good to Know</a>, <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/new-notable/" title="View all posts in New & Notable" rel="category tag">New & Notable</a>, <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/new-west-realty/" title="View all posts in New West Realty" rel="category tag">New West Realty</a>, <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/news-annoucements/" title="View all posts in News & Annoucements" rel="category tag">News & Annoucements</a></li> </ul> </div> <h2><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/11/05/senate-extends-and-expands-homebuyer-tax-credit/" title="Senate extends and expands homebuyer tax credit">Senate extends and expands homebuyer tax credit</a></h2> <div class="entry"> <p>The Senate voted unanimously today to extend the homebuyer tax credit well into 2010 and to expand it to include more than first time homebuyers. The important details:</p> <p>First time homebuyers can still receive up to an $8,000 tax credit, just as before.<br /> Anyone who hasn’t owned a home in the last 3 years is eligible to [...]</p> <p><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/11/05/senate-extends-and-expands-homebuyer-tax-credit/#comments" title="Comment on Senate extends and expands homebuyer tax credit">1 Comment</a></p>  </div> </div></div> <div class="post_alt" id="post-814"><div class="wrapper"> <div class="postmeta"> <ul> <li>Posted on: November 4th, 2009</li> <li>By: Luke</li> <li>Under: <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/good-to-know/" title="View all posts in Good to Know" rel="category tag">Good to Know</a>, <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/news-annoucements/" title="View all posts in News & Annoucements" rel="category tag">News & Annoucements</a>, <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/things-to-think-about/" title="View all posts in Things to Think About" rel="category tag">Things to Think About</a></li> </ul> </div> <h2><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/11/04/will-the-8000-tax-credit-be-extended-past-nov-30/" title="Will the $8,000 tax credit be extended past Nov. 30?">Will the $8,000 tax credit be extended past Nov. 30?</a></h2> <div class="entry"> <p>The U.S. Congress is currently working on legislation that would extend the 1st time homebuyer tax credit. News that is perhaps even better is the prospect of not just extension of the tax credit, but expansion.<br /> From Boston.com:<br /> “In addition to the extension, Congress is said to be working on a bill to expand the current [...]</p> <p><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/11/04/will-the-8000-tax-credit-be-extended-past-nov-30/#respond" title="Comment on Will the $8,000 tax credit be extended past Nov. 30?">No Comments</a></p>  </div> </div></div> <div class="post" id="post-789"><div class="wrapper"> <div class="postmeta"> <ul> <li>Posted on: September 29th, 2009</li> <li>By: Luke</li> <li>Under: <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/good-to-know/" title="View all posts in Good to Know" rel="category tag">Good to Know</a>, <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/news-annoucements/" title="View all posts in News & Annoucements" rel="category tag">News & Annoucements</a>, <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/things-to-think-about/" title="View all posts in Things to Think About" rel="category tag">Things to Think About</a></li> </ul> </div> <h2><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/09/29/first-time-home-buyers-rewarded-with-8000-tax-credit-2/" title="First Time Home Buyers Rewarded With $8,000 Tax Credit">First Time Home Buyers Rewarded With $8,000 Tax Credit</a></h2> <div class="entry"> <p>Note: This blog post was published in early June, but it remains especially relevant because time is running out to take advantage of the tax credit. New home owners must close on their home by November 30th to take advantage of the offer.<br /> People looking to purchase a home for the first time are being persuaded [...]</p> <p><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/09/29/first-time-home-buyers-rewarded-with-8000-tax-credit-2/#respond" title="Comment on First Time Home Buyers Rewarded With $8,000 Tax Credit">No Comments</a></p>  </div> </div></div> <div class="clear"></div> <div class="navigation"> <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/good-to-know/page/2/">Next Page »</a> </div> </div> <div class="sidebar"> <ul> <li id="calendar" class="widget widget_calendar"><h2 class="widgettitle"> </h2> <div id="calendar_wrap"><table id="wp-calendar" summary="Calendar"> <caption>March 2010</caption> <thead> <tr> <th abbr="Sunday" scope="col" title="Sunday">S</th> <th abbr="Monday" scope="col" title="Monday">M</th> <th abbr="Tuesday" scope="col" title="Tuesday">T</th> <th abbr="Wednesday" scope="col" title="Wednesday">W</th> <th abbr="Thursday" scope="col" title="Thursday">T</th> <th abbr="Friday" scope="col" title="Friday">F</th> <th abbr="Saturday" scope="col" title="Saturday">S</th> </tr> </thead> <tfoot> <tr> <td abbr="December" colspan="3" id="prev"><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/12/" title="View posts for December 2009">« Dec</a></td> <td class="pad"> </td> <td colspan="3" id="next" class="pad"> </td> </tr> </tfoot> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="1" class="pad"> </td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>5</td><td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td><td>8</td><td>9</td><td id="today">10</td><td>11</td><td>12</td><td>13</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td><td>15</td><td>16</td><td>17</td><td>18</td><td>19</td><td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td><td>22</td><td>23</td><td>24</td><td>25</td><td>26</td><td>27</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td><td>29</td><td>30</td><td>31</td> <td class="pad" colspan="3"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div></li> <li id="text-177291682" class="widget widget_text"> <div class="textwidget"><a href="http://www.mynewwesthome.com/"><img src="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/nwhome.jpg" border="0"></a></div> </li> <li id="categories-177291681" class="widget widget_categories"><h2 class="widgettitle">Categories</h2> <select name='cat' id='cat' class='postform' > <option value='-1'>Select Category</option> <option value="4">Chicago (23)</option> <option value="25">Environment (9)</option> <option value="11">Events (13)</option> <option value="282" selected="selected">Good to Know (9)</option> <option value="12">New & Notable (26)</option> <option value="3">New West Realty (8)</option> <option value="10">News & Annoucements (25)</option> <option value="14">Photos & Videos (4)</option> <option value="276">Things to Do (8)</option> <option value="13">Things to Think About (21)</option> <option value="48">This is cool! 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