1.   The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorizes a tax credit-set to expire in the fall-of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time homebuyers purchasing a principal residence. 

2.   Builder incentives are aplenty; from including upgraded features to generous financing assistance (keep an updated list handy!)

3.   Your chance to move into the school district or neighborhood of your choice has never been better than now.

4.  You can take advantage of historically low interest rates on mortgages.  Today’s rates are some of the lowest seen in the past (30) years. 

5.   You have lots of inventory to choose from – take your pick from single family homes, condominiums, garden homes, gated communities, upscale homes, homes on the golf course, and many others. 

6.   If you are currently renting, a mortgage payment could be lower than your monthly rent, plus you could be building up equity and getting a tax deduction in the process.