Homebuyer Assistance Programs
On Nov. 6, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law an extension and expansion of the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit. Among other provisions, the extension adds money for certain move-up buyers; creates one deadline for signing a contract and a later deadline for closing; changes income requirements; and limits a purchased home’s cost to $800,000.

The Homebuyer Center offers Florida Realtors® the tools they need to help potential homebuyers and sellers benefit from these homebuyer assistance programs.

• Updated: What you should know about the $8K tax credit (PDF)
  
• Updated: Florida Homebuyer Opportunity Program flyer (PDF)
  
• Updated: What you should know about the FHA downpayment plan (PDF)
  
• Updated 01-10-10: Instructions for using IRS Form 5405 (PDF)
  
• Updated 01-10-10: First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit IRS Form 5405 (PDF)
• Promotional tips, free publicity
  
• Homebuyer Resources (.doc)    
  
• How to Conduct a Successful Home Buyers Expo (.doc)

Homebuyer Tax Credit Video
Check out this animated video on the extended and expanded tax credit, and share it with your buyers. It’s animated, fun and informative. You can link to it or embed it on your website.

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Did you know? Audio files aren’t just for radio stations anymore
Sure they’re radio commercials. But these audio files can also be attached to emails, within PowerPoint slides, used as audio on your website and used as motivators during sales and membership meetings. If you don’t have a budget for a radio advertising campaign, there are still ways of putting the audio files to good use.

REO & Short Sales

• Tips & tools for successful short sale transactions (PDF)
  
• Realtor® REO resource page (Word Doc)

Foreclosure Prevention
Communities and families across Florida are struggling to cope with the aftershocks of the current economy. Many people have trouble paying their mortgages and fear losing their homes, but they don’t have to face foreclosure alone. There are options available, and qualified experts who can help.

This audio clip on foreclosure prevention is available for radio commercials or other kinds of promotions.