If you are a first time home buyer looking to purchase a home in Bremerton, now may be the perfect time.  Interest rates are low and home prices have declined to a very first time home buyer affordable level.  You also can take advantage of the extended first time home buyer tax credit.  But don’t dally because  you must find a home and be in a contract prior to April 30, 2010 with the closing taking place by June 30, 2009.  You don’t want to wait till the final hour!  There will be a huge rush for closings in June so there will be a huge “line” to the recorders office!  I really think that you have to give everyone in the process a chance to do their job correctly so I really think that a 40 day close is much more realistic than a 30 day close.

Right now in the West Bremerton, East Bremerton and Manette are of Bremerton there are 48 homes available with the following criteria.  If you want to see a list of these homes with photos just let me know and I can email you the MLS list – no spam, no questions asked.

Price 180,000 to 220,000

Bedrooms 3.00 or more   

Bathrooms 1.75 or more

Structure 1300 or more

It is finally official. The homebuyers’ tax credit has been extended to April 30, 2010.