Killeen Fort Hood Real Estate

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One Important Issue First Time Home Buyers Should Know About

Grow Financial FutureA lot of you may not be aware that the new Housing Stimulus Legislation recently signed into law by President Bush will be a source of interest free funds to this year's First Time Home Buyers. 

If you were, or will be, a first time buyer between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009, you may be entitled to a temporary $7500 tax credit.   This means you can receive money from the government, interest free, to be paid back at $500 a year for 15 years, unless you sell the home.  

When you sell your Fort Hood real estate, the balance of the tax credit is to be paid back from the proceeds of the sale.  If there was insufficient profit to cover the balance owed to the government, the remaining credit payback would be forgiven.  

This would be a great opportunity for those of you thinking of buying a home to plan to use the tax credit funds to pay off high interest credit card debt, or to pay off student loans that may be a burden on a first time buyer.   

As always, when dealing with the government and the subject of income tax and estimated tax credits, always consult a qualified tax professional who can explain everything to you in greater detail.    If you'd like to read more now, visit www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com.

This should prove to be a super program if buyers use the funds as part of a solid plan to grow their financial future!

5 Killeen Furniture Stores to Furnish Your Fort Hood Home

Furnish your homeIf you are buying a house at Fort Hood or even looking at houses for rent at Fort Hood, you may need some furniture fairly quickly.  I'm hearing that many of you are landing here with only a few days to set up your house before you head out to Ft. Polk or National Training Center at Fort Irwin and you've got to find a rental or get a house under contract before you hit the road for training prior to deployment.

If you are in a hurry when you arrive, here are five places to shop for furniture.   Remember, if you pay cash, ask for a discount, and don't be afraid to try to negotiate with the stores.   It's sort of like real estate.. if you don't ask for something in negotiations, you give up your chance for a better deal!

FORT HOOD FURNITURE STORES

Lacks Furniture
1001 S Fort Hood St
Killeen, Texas

bedroom furniturePatriot Furniture
2301 Imperial Dr
Killeen, Texas

Ashley Furniture
1101 S W S Young Dr
Killeen, Texas

Big Lots
800 S Fort Hood St
Killeen, Texas

Furniture Row
825 W Centraltexas Expy
Harker Heights, TX

 

This list is provided to you as a convenience only.  Neither Mary Ann Daniell, Realtor nor Coldwell Banker United, Realtors is endorsing or recommending you do business with any of these merchants.