The temporary first-time home buyer tax credit would offer $7,500 for the purchase of any home and an be used for purchases between April 9, 2008, and July 1, 2009.
The bill — H.R. 3221, the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 — also includes reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, FHA modernization, and permanent increases in conforming and FHA loan limits. "These are all designed to help the housing and mortgage industries and boost the U.S. economy," NAR President Dick Gaylord said in a statement. “NAR has been a leading advocate for many of these changes long before the current housing and economic downturn. We are pleased that the president and Congress worked together to enact meaningful legislation that protects and enables families in this country to continue to strive for and enjoy the dream of homeownership.”Source: NAR, Associated Press (7/30/08)