The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill today that would extend the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit to home purchases under contract by April 30, 2010 and closed by June 30, 2010. This is an extension of the credit that was set to expire on November 30th.

This is the same bill passed by the Senate on Wednesday and could be signed by the President as early as Friday.

The bill also creates a $6,500 credit for those who buy a home after living in their current house at least five years. These homes would also need to be under contract by April 30th and closed by June 30th.

The credit would be available only for the purchase of principal residences priced at $800,000 or less.

The bill also raises the adjusted gross income cap to $125,000 for single filers and $225,000 for joint filers. The amount of the credit currently begins to phase out for taxpayers whose adjusted gross income is more than $75,000, or $150,000 for joint filers.

This is a great opportunity for first-time homebuyers and move-up homebuyers and we’ll be discussing the value and opportunity for both of these targeted groups.

This is an advantage for buyers who are looking for Atlanta short sale and Atlanta foreclosure deals as it buys them the time necessary to find the perfect home and get it closed. Contact us if we can be of assistance in finding some great opportunities in the Atlanta short sale and foreclosure market.