From the Publisher

With the first-time homebuyer tax credit, historically low mortgage rates, very affordable home prices and the great selection of homes from which to choose, this is the opportunity of a lifetime.

The National Association of 
Home Builders (NAHB) has created a number of resources to give you all the information you need. The cornerstone is the www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com Web site, which has received nearly 2 million visits since March.

In addition, an in-depth video interview with NAHB’s staff tax specialist that provides answers to the most frequently-asked consum-er questions about the credit has been viewed on YouTube.

You can also download a brochure from NAHB’s Web site at www.nahb.org/opportunityknocks.

Another reason to act soon is
the limited time frame of the credit. Qualified buyers must buy the home on or before November 30, 2009.

There are good reasons for anyone interested in buying a new home—not just first-timers—to do it now. But with $8,000 on the table, first-timers no longer have any reason to sit on the fence.

Also in this issue, check? REMODEL Tampa" target=_blank>Tampa Bay for ways to raise your home’s IQ. That’s right—you can have a house that’s beautiful and smart by installing the latest state-of-the-art technology.

And, as usual you’ll find comprehensive community directories, the most up-to-date public school grades, our exclusive regional tour and much more.

I hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together for you.

KIM HANNIGAN
Publisher
kimh@florida-homebuyer.com