Twin Cities Real Estate Blog

This just came through my email… is it down due to a problem with the vendors web site or due to unprecedented demand?  Only time will tell…
Office of Energy Security, Minnesota Department of Commerce
ENERGY STIMULUS UPDATE
Monday, March 1, 2010
Rebate Web Site Unavailable
 
We are aware that Appliance Rebate website is currently unavailable.
We are working with the [...]

Countdown timer above shows what little time is remaining for home buyers and sellers to take advantage of the tax credits!  To review:

1st time home buyers or those that have not been a homeowner for 3+ years may be eligible for an $8000 tax credit.
Current homeowners who have lived in their home for 5 of [...]

The Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Office of Energy Security (what a mouthful) has just released more information on their energy star appliance rebate program.
On March 1 @ 8am the website and a phone number will launch with a rebate reservation system – residents will have to pre-register for the rebate and receive a specific reservation [...]

The IRS released the tax form required for claiming the new version of the home buyer tax credit on January 15th.  If you’re planning on claiming the credit, know that the IRS will require documentation proving you purchased the home in the eligible period.  Since this documentation will not be electronically submittable, you will have [...]

As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that:

Extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010.
Expands the credit to grant up to $6,500 credit to current home owners [...]