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$8,000 Federal Housing Tax Credit

Tax Credit Web Site Looks at Opportunity of a Lifetime

Builders and other industry professionals can help spur home sales by referring prospective first-time home buyers to www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com. The NAHB Web site provides detailed information on the $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time home buyers included in the economic stimulus legislation signed into law by President Obama.

Consumers can use the Web site to find information on the tax credit - including a detailed question and answer section. It also includes information about other housing-related and small business measures in the legislation and a number of home-buying resources for consumers.

"The new tax credit provides a great opportunity for first-time home buyers," said NAHB Chairman Joe Robson. "Combined with today's near record low interest rates, the large selection of homes on the market and very competitive pricing, the tax credit should provide the extra incentive needed to get prospective buyers who have been sitting on the fence into the market."

Industry professionals are encouraged to highlight the tax credit Web site when marketing to their potential first-time home buyer market.

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Quality, Integrity, Professionalism

Members of the Home Builders Association of Hartford County represent the best in their industry. Whether a builder, remodeler, developer or associated trade or supplier, our members are committed to the highest standards and building our communities.

HBA members have access to a strong list of benefits including networking opportunities, member to member discount programs, government advocacy on behalf of the industry, and HBA members have access to a strong list of benefits including networking opportunities, member to member discount programs, government advocacy on behalf of the industry, and education and certification programs.

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HBA Safety

The HBA has developed a comprehensive Safety program under the direction of its Safety Committee. In 2007, the HBA signed a training Alliance with OSHA - the first in New England. The Alliance is a cooperative program that allows us to collaboratively work with OSHA to educate and lead employers and employees in the advancement of workplace safety.

The HBA has a number of safety resources to help members and advance health and safety on the job.

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Cause For Optimism

It may not be a stellar year, but many remodelers are expecting 2009 to be OK. Despite a stream of troubling economic news, a surprisingly large number of remodelers surveyed by Qualified Remodeler remain relatively optimistic about business in 2009. Nearly 60 percent expect revenues to be the same or better than 2008.

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Original Connecticut Home Show

The Home Builders Association of Hartford County is the proud producer of the Original Connecticut Home Show. The HBA members have produced this show since 1947 and it is one of the longest running Home Shows in the Country.

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NAHB Applauds ANSI Approval of National Green Building Standard^TM

January 29, 2009 - The National Green Building Standard^TM for all residential construction work including single-family homes, apartments and condos, land development and remodeling and renovation was approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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Build, Buy or Remodel your Dream Home

Whether you are building, buying or remodeling your dream home you will want to explore the many resources the HBA offers homeowners. Be sure to find the professional you need in our on-line Member Directory.

It's Still a Great Time to buy a Home

With near-record low interest rates, competitive prices and a large selection of homes to choose from, the current market strongly favors new home buyers. But economic conditions indicate that consumers who are sitting on the fence hoping to get a better deal probably shouldn't wait any longer.

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Home Buyer's Dictionary

ARM? GPM? PITI? You'd have to be a cryptologist to figure out some of the terms buyers encounter during the home buying process. Doing research on how to buy a house before beginning the process can greatly improve your experience and prepare you for the exciting course ahead. And with this glossary of home buying terms at your side, you can rest easy that your new home won't get lost in translation.

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Opportunity Knocks for Home Buyers (.pdf)

This new brochure describes the many unprecedented opportunities in today's housing market, including ample inventory, attractive pricing, near-record low interest rates, tax incentives and more.

You can find out about:
• How much home owners typically save in federal income taxes in the first five years
• How the power of leveraging helps you quickly builds household wealth
• The $7,500 first-time home buyer tax credit currently being offered by the IRS
and more…

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Some Reasons to Consider a Green Home

There are many reasons for owning or purchasing a green home. Take a look at this article to learn more

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Homeowners Call For Energy Efficiency Upgrades

As they grapple with skyrocketing energy costs, more homeowners are turning to remodelers for money-saving solutions. According to the results of the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) quarterly Remodeling Market Index (RMI), 33 percent of surveyed remodelers report that they are increasingly called on to improve the energy efficiency of their client's homes.

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