$8,000 Tax Credit As Downpayment

Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, on Tuesday said that the Federal Housing Administration is going to permit its lenders to allow home buyers to use the $8,000 tax credit as a down payment.

Previously, most buyers wouldn't receive the funds until after they filed their tax return, and that deterred some people from using the credit. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® has been calling for the change.

This is great news for first time home buyers!

New Listing on Lake Owen

Take a look at this brand new listing on Lake Owen. Property is hard to come by on this very special lake. The views are excellent and the swimming is great.

Click here for more info: http://www.mckinneyrealty.net/detail.php?id=563&category=Waterfront%20Property

Scott McKinney

Trusted Advisor for Real Estate Dreams

715-798-3445 Office

715-580-0093 Cell

scott@mckinneyrealty.net

Spring to Summer

With almost two weeks of fishing under our belts its time for the Cable Off-Road Classic. This 23 mile mountain bike race from Lakewoods to Cable has a history of being a grinding mud bog. Not this year though. Dry conditions have the track firm and unless we get doused this week the course should be fast. Approximately 500 riders will wind their way through the Chequamegon National Forest to finish in downtown.

After an April respite, the local restaurants are expanding their hours again. Have you heard? Redbery Books has moved downtown and can be found in the front of the Ideal Market. Early reviews are good and was a great place to find a Mother's Day present this year.

The trees are blooming and the area is coming alive. I look forward to seeing you all in the area soon.