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The countdown to the November 30th deadline for the first-time homebuyer's tax credit is underway and the debate rages on as to whether the $8K tax credit should be extended and even expanded. In a recent poll of 1000 real estate agents conducted by Weichert, 97% favored extending the tax credit (the majority want to extend it until 12/31/10). Below we share other illuminating statistics from the Weichert study and two other recent polls about the first-time homebuyer's tax credit:

1. proof positive of the degree of success the tax credit has had thus far

2. the positive impact on sales that extending the credit is projected to have

3. the perceived negative effect on the housing market that not extending the credit is likely to have

We've all been there. Whether it's sharing an apartment with a total slob, enduring your upstairs neighbor's cowboy boots (don't you just love hardwood floors?), or the sheer awkwardness of still living at Mom & Dad's, there comes a time in life when you really, truly need your own space. So to encourage all you first-time homebuyers out there to get cracking on that $8K tax credit before it expires November 30th, here's a comedic take on that annoying roommate of your's.

To get started on the path to home ownership and take advantage of the first-time homebuyer's $8K tax credit by November 30th, please call Lake & City Homes broker/owner Jolenta Averill at 608.230.5553 today. It's late in the game but if you act fast, you can still get in

You'll get nearly 1,800sf of finished living space in this lovely 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath ranch located in Ossman Acres on Madison's East Side, right across from Monona golf course! Just reduced to $179,900 from $189,900, this home features a charming enclosed porch, living room with free-standing wood-burning stove & huge new bay window, eat-in kitchen with full suite of appliances, main floor family room (or formal dining room) with built-ins, and spacious finished lower level playroom and 3/4 bath. In addition there are beautifully refinished oak hardwood floors throughout and many updates including all new windows throughout ('04), new vinyl siding ('04), a new water softener ('06), new water heater ('06), new roof ('07), Heil furnace, and central air.