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Sign Up Today for the 2009 Tour of New Homes: September 11-13, 18-20 and 25-27

The 2009 Tour of New Homes will be held September 11-13, 18-20 and 25-27; showcasing new homes and developments in Greenville and Pickens Counties.  This free, self-guided tour of new construction in the Upstate is a great opportunity for builders and developers to market their homes to thousands of prospective home buyers in the Upstate over the course of three weekends.  Through a wide range of advertising and media, as well as the Tour of New Homes guidebooks that are widely distributed in area racks and throughout the Tour homes and developments, participants will see added exposure and traffic in their homes.  For more information about participating in the 2009 Tour of New Homes, click here.

HBA of Greenville Announces Fall Southern Home & Garden Show - October 30 - November 1

The Home Builders Association of Greenville is proud to announce the 1st Annual Fall Southern Home & Garden Show, scheduled for October 30 - November 1 at the Carolina First Center.

The three-day event will serve as a smaller, seasonal opportunity for exhibitors to reach consumers planning fall fix-ups, remodeling projects and special seasonal or Christmas decor.

We are now accepting applications for space for the Fall Southern Home & Garden Show.  Exhibit space is granted on a first-come, first-served basis.  Please see the below documents for more information, an application, and a preliminary floor plan:

Invitation to Exhibit (posted 4/23)

Application - Fall Southern Home & Garden Show (posted 4/23)

Prospectus (posted 4/23)

Preliminary Floor Plan (posted 4/23)

If you have more questions or need additional information, please contact Linda Van Gieson, show director, at 864-254-0135.

Take Advantage of the $8,000 Tax Credit for First-Time Home Buyers: Now Buyers Can Use the Credit as a Down Payment!

On February 17, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 into law. As part of $787 billion in economic stimulus measures, the legislation created a home buyer tax credit that is bigger and better than the previous credit that was implemented in July 2008.

The tax credit is specifically for first-time home buyers and will make the past to first-time homeownership much easier. 

Buyers can also monetize the $8,000 tax credit and use it toward a down payment or closing costs for their new home purchase.  On Monday, May 29, Shaun Donovan, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, announced a decision to allow FHA-approved lenders and agencies to grant short-term loans to those who would be able to claim the credit.

Click here for a copy of the mortgagee letter detailing the ways first-time home buyers can use the $8,000 credit, including as a down payment.  Click here for a video of Secretary Donovan's speech to members of the National Association of Home Builders.

But you need to act fast! The new tax credit expires on November 30, 2009.  For more information about the tax credits and for answers on specific questions, please view the 7-minute public service announcement below from the NAHB:

The new tax credit provides an unprecedented opportunity for people looking to buy their first home. Not only will they receive an $8,000 tax credit, they also will be taking advantage of record-low interest rates. There also is a good selection of new homes from which to choose in the Upstate housing market. However, don’t delay; new homes are selling well and inventories of new homes are falling.  This opportunity won't be around forever.  Keep in mind that you have to purchase your house on or before November 30.  To search for your new home, please visit the Consumer Resources section of our website for links to local member home search sites.