realTstylerealTstylehttp://www.realtstyle.com/journal/2009-02-27T23:56:47ZSquarespace30 - 36"http://www.realtstyle.com/journal/2009/2/24/30-36.htmlPosted by Carrie2009-02-24T02:59:23Z2009-02-24T02:59:23Z 

Just in case you were thinking about switching out a kitchen or dining table chandelier . . . 30 - 36" from the top of the table to the bottom of the fixture is the appropriate distance to hang your new fixture.  

]]>$8,000 Tax Credit for Home Buyers!http://www.realtstyle.com/journal/2009/2/24/8000-tax-credit-for-home-buyers.htmlPosted by Carrie2009-02-24T01:17:48Z2009-02-24T01:17:48Z 

It's official. As part of the new economic stimulus package there is an $8,000 tax credit for home buyers! The credit is only available on home purchases between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009 so if you're considering becoming a home owner, this is another great reason why 2009 is the year to make the leap.  The details: 

  • Available only to first-time home buyers (you are considered a first-time buyer as long as you have not owned a home in the last 3 years)
  • The tax credit is not a loan and does not require repayment*(If you sell the home within 3 years, the credit must be repaid)
  • Home purchases must be for a primary residence (investment, rental or vacation properties don't qualify)
  • If you are single and make $75,000 or more, or are married and make %150,000 or more, you do NOT qualify
  • The credit is not eligible if the seller is a relative of the buyer
  • The tax credit reduces the home buyer's tax liability; if the buyer's liability is less than $8,000, the remaining credit will be issued as a check 
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