MADISON, WI – December 29, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Due to a recent decision by Congress, Wisconsin homebuyers will once again stand to benefit from an extended and expanded federal home tax credit program. Consequently, the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) is leading the charge in educating the public and raising awareness for this historic consumer opportunity.
Prospective homebuyers can expect to hear about the details of the new program through traditional media such as radio, as well as in many popular social media spaces including Twitter, Facebook and a new blog.
“We are using a full complement of promotional resources to reach out to anyone who is even thinking about buying a home in the state of Wisconsin,” says William Malkasian, WRA President. “Our role is to help communicate all the ins-and-outs of this program, and to also help homebuyers make smart decisions.”
According to Malkasian, extension and expansion are the key words when it comes to this revamped tax credit program. For example, the $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers will remain in effect until April 30, 2010.
Current homeowners, who have owned and occupied a home consecutively for five of the last eight years, are eligible to receive a $6,500 credit when they purchase a home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010.
“People will have questions,” adds Malkasian. “But your Wisconsin REALTOR® will have the answers.”
For more details about the tax credit, visit a consumer-based Web site developed by the REALTORS® www.wisconsinhomebuyer.org.
For More Information Contact:
Peter Raisch, 608-288-9000 ext. 141 (praisch (at) kennedyc (dot) com)
Joe Murray, Director of Political and Governmental Affairs, WRA (608) 575-0023
Rob Uhrina, VP of Marketing and Communications, WRA (608) 239-5581
About the WRA
The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association is one of the largest trade associations in the state, representing over 14,000 real estate brokers, sales people and affiliates statewide.
[For more information or to set up an interview, contact Peter Raisch at 608-288-9000 ext. 141 or at praisch (at) kennedyc (dot) com ]
