Tag Archives: Buying

Do I need to have a realtor when buying home a new home from a home builder ?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Shelby Builder

Question by JohnPau2010: Do I need to have a realtor when buying home a new home from a home builder ? I am looking at a new home which is a new construction and some questions: 1) Do i need … Continue reading →

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I’m buying a home on contract from my Dad, am i eligible for the homebuyers tax credit? Not a firstime buyer.?

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Shelby Builder

Question by Patty37: I’m buying a home on contract from my Dad, am i eligible for the homebuyers tax credit? Not a firstime buyer.? Am I eligible for the home buyers credit of $ 6500 even if I am not … Continue reading →

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question about taxes and buying a home on land contract?

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Shelby Builder

Question by kefooce: question about taxes and buying a home on land contract? shouldn’t I be able to claim the interest and property taxes that I’ve paid over the year on my home, which I’m buying through land contract? Last … Continue reading →

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I’m buying a new home from a custom home builder and paying cash.?

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Shelby Builder

Question by Linda L: I’m buying a new home from a custom home builder and paying cash.? If I pay cash for a new home that I’m buying from a custom home builder will I still have all the regular … Continue reading →

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Tax Deductability of Interest when buying home on contract?

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Shelby Builder

Question by Daniel P: Tax Deductability of Interest when buying home on contract? I am currently purchasing a home on contract. Are my interest payments tax deductible as they would be if I bough the home outright with a mortgage? … Continue reading →

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I am thinking about buying a new-construction home and I am a first time buyer. Why should I hire a realtor?

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Shelby Builder

Question by coffeedrinker2727: I am thinking about buying a new-construction home and I am a first time buyer. Why should I hire a realtor? What will the realtor do for me? Will I get a better deal from the builder … Continue reading →

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Got a question about buying a home on contract?

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Shelby Builder

Question by Sarah W: Got a question about buying a home on contract? I bought a home on contract in Jan 2006 through a local company that strictly sells homes on contract. I know they say payment is due by … Continue reading →

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How will it effect my family and my relative as well if a lien is put on a home that I am buying on contract?

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Shelby Builder

Question by scottdalbey: How will it effect my family and my relative as well if a lien is put on a home that I am buying on contract? A relative is being put in a nursing home she cannot afford. … Continue reading →

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Can I claim energy tax credit on my federal returns for buying a new construction home?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Shelby Builder

Question by atlasshrugged: Can I claim energy tax credit on my federal returns for buying a new construction home? – I bought a new construction home in 2006 (first owner) – House came installed with Energy Star windows – I … Continue reading →

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I’m looking into buying a new home: what construction years are best?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Shelby Builder

Question by Me Me: I’m looking into buying a new home: what construction years are best? At first I thought, the newer the better. But a friend told me that construction in the 60s and 70s tended to be somewhat … Continue reading →

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