First Time Home Buyer

Why is being a first time home buyer important? The first time you buy a home you may be eligible for special discounts and financing. First time home buyers tend to be inexperienced and so they are more likely to experience pitfalls during the home purchase process. Learn what you should look out for when you're a first time home buyer here.

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8000 Tax Credit First Time Home Buyer Rules For Buying With A Partner

Added November 20, 2009 by Ilyce R. Glink

8000 Tax Credit First Time Home Buyer Rules For Buying With A Partner
Can you qualify for the 8000 tax credit for first time home buyers if you are buying a house with a partner? if you're not married you can probably still claim the first time home buyer tax credit on your tax return, even if your partner doesn't qualify for the first time home buyer tax credit. Ask a tax professional for help to make sure you maximize the benefits of the 8000 tax credit for first time home buyers. Also, when buying with a partner, it's usually for the best to draw up a partnership agreement about how the home will be purchased.

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Expert Real Estate Tips: Buyer Broker Agreement?

December 16, 2008

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What is a buyer broker agreement? Some real estate agents require buyers to sign a buyer broker agreement to ensure the real estate agent's commission and formalize the buyer/agent commitment. The buyer broker agreement guarantees the real estate agent's compensation for the real estate purchase…

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