The administration just announced a new stimulus for repeat home buyers and made changes to the First Time Home Buyer Credit. Find out how to get yours TODAY!

FIRST TIME BUYERS
Credit: Equal to 10 percent of the home's purchase price, up to $8,000

Who Qualifies?

Those who haven't owned property in the last three years
Those with income up to $225,000 for couples or $125,000 for individuals (credit phases out for people who make more than these amounts)
Must be at least 18 years of age to claim credit
Purchase price must be $800,000 or less

Deadlines:

Have until April 30, 2010, to enter into a contract for a home purchase
Have until June 30, 2010, to close on the purchase

CURRENT HOMEOWNERS
Credit: Equal to 10 percent of the home's purchase price, up to $6,500

Who Qualifies?

Those who have owned and lived in their principal residence for at least five consecutive years during the past eight years
Those with income up to $225,000 for couples or $125,000 for individuals (credit phases out for people who make more than these amounts)
Must be at least 18 years of age to claim credit
Purchase price must be $800,000 or less

Deadlines:

Have until April 30, 2010, to enter into contract for a home purchase
Have until June 30, 2010, to close on the purchase

PLEASE NOTE: The tax credit does not have to be repaid provided you live in the new home for a minimum of three years. Military families are exempt from this stipulation. Purchaser must attach documentation of purchase to tax return.

Please consult with a tax professional for individual eligibility and implications of the Homebuyer Tax Credit.

Claiming your Home Buyers or Repeat Buyers Tax Credit:

Claim your tax credit on your federal income tax return and be sure to complete IRS FORM 5405 (Link will take you to the IRS website where you can print the application directly)

Need Additional Information?

Visit the NAHB's Federal Housing Tax Credit Explained Video.

Check out the Q&A from the NAHB for additional info on:

First Time Home Buyers Credit or Repeat Home Buyers Tax Credit

Ready to purchase a home and get your tax credit?

Check out our properties below and get preapproved with Century 21 Mortgage today!

The Bartram Team of Century 21 Action Assoc. LISTINGS

HOME BUYERS: See featured listings below from the Bartram New Bern Real Estate Team

Click on one of these links for properties :

We have plenty of selection to appeal to retirees, families, military and corporate transfers, singles and anyone else looking for a new home in beautiful, historic and friendly New Bern, NC!

For more information on buying or selling homes in New Bern, call Bob Bartram 1-252-636-7313 of CENTURY 21 Action Associates. Or e-mail us by filling out our easy New Bern Real Estate Information Request Form to let us know your specific requirements, and we'll email you listings that meet your needs. You can also request we send you listings via postal mail or fax.

NOT FINDING THE RIGHT PROPERTY?

IIf you don't see what you like in these listings, we can do a customized search for you. Just fill out and submit our easy online New Bern Real Estate Information Request Form and we'll get back to you quickly with other selections. Or you can call Bob Bartram a (252) 636-7313 or Beverly Blakely at (252) 626-4061. You can also contact Krystal Parmenter at by email kmparmenter@verizon.net for help with area maps, relocation information, travel arrangements and more for your New Bern NC Inquiry

You can also click here to search all of the Century 21 Action Associates' New Bern area property listings.

Who is the BARTRAM REAL ESTATE TEAM from New Bern, NC?

Bob Bartram
(252) 636-7313
BOB BARTRAM is broker/realtor of CENTURY 21 Zaytoun-Raines which recently joined forces with Action Associates. They moved to a stellar downtown location where business and history meet. A member of both the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce and the Homebuilders' Association of Craven & Pamlico Counties, Bob is renowned for his calm professionalism, high level of ethics, and broad and detailed knowledge of all aspects of a real estate transaction, and is considered the "go to" expert by the entire real estate, financial and legal community in New Bern. Bob, his team and co-owner Richard Burrows recently presented a seminar to his community teaching homeowners how to question the recent real estate assessment. Every homeowner who followed his instructions got a reduction in the tax.

Bob and "Nickleman" ....alias Nicholas Bartram, being coached by Grandpa-- studying hard for that realtors' license!

For over fifteen years, Bob has consistently been one of the Top Ten Realtors in New Bern, both in performance and popularity, with multi-millions in sales annually. Bob Bartram's consistent outstanding results and high customer satisfaction have helped him win for ten consecutive years the coveted CENTURY 21 Centurion award for top performance!
"Superior Service with a Smile" is Bob's trademark, driving one of the highest rates of repeat customers of any realtor in our area. He carefully shepherds all sides of each transaction to ensure a smooth closing for his clients. This consistent quality and care led him to be elected by popular vote in the New Bern Sun Journal as the People’s Choice for New Bern’s Top 3 Realtors.

An avid golfer, Bob can also tell you about the best courses in town, as well as golf and waterfront communities.

License#132376

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Beverly Blakely
(252) 626-4061
BEVERLY BLAKELY is The Bartram Team's Buyer Specialist. One of the top Realtor/Brokers in the New Bern area, Beverly specializes in finding the right property for our buyers.
In addition to training in the CENTURY 21 System, she has earned the rigorous Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation, denoting the "benchmark of excellence in buyer representation".
As an over million-dollar sales performer herself, Beverly served as Co-Chair of the New Bern Board of Realtors' "Million Dollar" Roundtable for top-selling realtors in the area.

Are you working with a referral network or corporate relocation company? No problem! Beverly is an approved referral realtor with Cendant, USAA, and CARTUS national referral services.
Beverly is a tireless community volunteer and regularly organizes the office's major fundraising participation with organizations such as the Easter Seals and Annual Community Food Drive, as well as volunteering regularly with Ben Quinn Elementary School and many other causes. License# 228853

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Suzanne Edington is the newest member of the Bartram Team: Suzanne is a buyers' agent specialist. Her very special skill in staging homes for QUICK sales is invaluable! She is tops in handling foreclosures, short sales and knows the historic district and the history behind the homes.

Call Suzy for a friendly voice and connection to your new home town, New Bern. She was past president of her community POA, and helped found the Greenbrier Gazette, a stellar community newspaper. Suzy knows the ins and outs of moving to a new address and is a real "Ninja" selling specialist! She knows how to eliminate headaches. She is rarely at a loss. Call her at 252-670-2440. License # 243530

KRYSTAL PARMENTER, our ace Internet and real estate administrative expert, makes sure all the details get done fast and right. Any Internet, email or mailing needs can be directed to Krystal.

Contact Krystal via email by clicking here for help with the following Bartram Team issues:

Receiving automated emails with links to new listings that come onto the market in New Bern, Havelock, Jones County, or Pamlico County for property that meets your particular criteria.

Having New Bern area maps and relocation information sent to you.

Arranging your visit to New Bern to view real estate. In addition to working with Bob and Beverly to schedule property viewings, Krystal can also assist you with arranging lodging, including receiving discounted realtor rates that we have prearranged with many of the area hotels and bed & breakfast inns. Click here to refer to our Hotels & Lodging page for more information.

Setting up or confirming home showings or listing appointments.

Checking on the status of paperwork, inspections, closings and more.

Inquiries about Internet or print advertising, listings, virtual tours and photo galleries.

Any other general inquiry pertaining to the Bartram Team.

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Homebuyers Tax Credit

$8,000 for First Time Home Buyers

$6,500 for Repeat Home Buyers

NOT FINDING THE RIGHT PROPERTY?

You can also click here to search all of the Century 21 Action Associates' New Bern area property listings.

Who is the BARTRAM REAL ESTATE TEAM from New Bern, NC?