If you’ve given the thought of purchasing a home any consideration, you probably know a little something or have at least heard of the First Time Buyer Tax Credit. The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 extended the tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first time buyers as well as authorized a tax credit of $6,500 for repeat home buyers. Unfortunately, the opportunity for most has come and gone.

If you are current Military personnel there is still time:

Members of the Military, U.S. foreign service, and employees of the Intelligence Community have an extra year to take of the tax credit. If on a period of official extended duty, the deadlines extend to April 30, 2011 and June 30th, 2011.

With the extension, you have plenty of opportunity to begin your search for the perfect home. But why wait?! Get started in your search today by contacting me for more information and assistance in finding the perfect home for you. Bottom line? Rates are low, houses are cheap and you’re getting a tax credit.

Note: Guidelines of the Good Neighbor Next Door program supersede Tax Credit eligibility. Claim your piece of home ownership and beat the deadline to take advantage of this extension. Click to visit the Federal Housing Tax Credit Website brought to you by the National Association of Home Builders.