Springfield Area Blog

This is an incredible opportunity for first-time home buyers to take advantage of low interest rates and the $8,000 tax credit. Just think, that money could cover your mortgage for a significant amount of time, or be used towards some major remodeling projects if you find a good deal on a "fixer upper". The possibilities are endless, and remember this is a credit not a loan, it does not have to be repaid. Call us to discuss options.

CB

$8000 tax credit highlights include:

• The $8000 tax credit is available only to first-time home buyers
• The $8000 tax credit is available only when the first-time home buyers buy a primary residence
• The $8000 tax credit is available only to first-time home buyers buying a primary residence between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009
• The $8000 tax credit does not require repayment
• The $8000 tax credit is claimed on a tax return and reduces the tax liability. If the credit is more than the tax liability, the unused credit will be issued as a check to the person claiming the credit
• If you sell the home within 3 years, the entire $8000 tax credit is recaptured

Are any of you HGTV fans like myself? Try this quiz just for fun and see how you rate. I'm not bragging, but I did receive a perfect score!

http://www.hgtv.com/real-estate-iq/package/index.html

Enjoy,

CB

Warm up this weekend with a bowl of chili...hot, spicy, sweet...more varieties then you can imagine. There will be 136 booths, live music, and prizes for best chili and best costumes. What more could you ask for? The annual fundraiser takes place at the Springfield Expo Center, ticket prices are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Each ticket holder will receive a bowl and spoon to sample the chili. For more information visit www.sertomachilicookoff.com or call 863-1231. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club.

Don't forget your Tums!

CB

As promised, Allegiant Air recently announced a new route that will allow Springfield residents to fly direct from SGF (Springfield-Branson National Airport) to LAX (Los Angeles International Airport). Service will begin on May 3, and Allegiant is offering an introductory one-way fare of $99.

Did any of our readers guess correct for the contest...I know I didn't!

Bon Voyage!

CB

Head out to the annual HBA Home Show February 6-8 for seminars, demonstrations and so much more. Visit www.SpringfieldHBA.com or call 881-3711 for hours, prices, and schedules of events. The Springfield Exposition Center is located at 635 St. Louis St.

Enjoy!

CB

To coincide with the opening of the new terminal at the Springfield/Branson National Airport, Allegiant Air is sponsoring a contest called, "Guess Allegiant's New Destination and Win!". If you guess correctly you could win two round-trip tickets to the new destination, or any other Allegiant destination from Springfield. They currently fly from Springfield to Phoenix, Orlando, Tampa/St. Petersburg and Las Vegas. KSPR was dropping hints that the new destination is "Big and Sunny"! Go to the Web site to cast your vote, www.allegiantair.com/contest

Happy Travels,

CB