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If you have any questions or need more detailed information about real estate in downtown Chicago, please feel free to contact me via phone at 312-810-6693 or fill out the form to let us know how we can help with your real estate needs.

Office Location 737 North Michigan Ave
Suite #1800
Chicago Il 60611
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June 2009

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Time is running out!

Monday, June 22nd, 2009 at 9:08pm. 234 Views, 0 Comments.

8000 Reasons to Buy Chicago real estate

With Obama’s economic stimulus package came a hefty incentive for first-time homebuyers. First-time homebuyers, defined as individuals who have not owned a home in the past three years, can claim a credit worth $8,000 on their 2009 taxes. To qualify for this refund, single buyers must make less than $75,000 and couples less than $150,000 (however, there may still be a partial credit for those earning a higher income).   But Time is running out !

In effect, first-time homebuyers can knock $8,000 off the purchase price of their new home. This is a great reason to buy now and, coupled with all the price reductions in the market, there are some real bargains to be had. This generous tax credit does have an expiration

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