Running Out of Time

Spring has sprung, people are back outside and homeowners are working in their yards. Now is a great time to spruce things up with new plantings, fresh mulch and some much needed pruning after a hard winter. This winter was especially hard here in the Tidewater area, lots of snow, wind and cold. While you are out gardening, check those trees for deadwood branches that may just be dangling there waiting to fall on some unsuspecting passerby. Get to it before it gets to you or them. Spring also means the real deadline for taking advantage of the home buyers tax credit is about to arrive. As a reminder, buyers must be under contract by April 30th, 2010 and close before July 1st, 2010 to qualify. (There may be other terms see the website/link). There is just enough time to get in under the wire, if you want that tax money. There will always be homes for sale but the mortgage interest rates and home prices may never be lower! Now really may be the best time to buy a home.