Due to the challenges associated with purchasing short sale and foreclosure properties, many home buyers who signed contracts prior to April 30 to take advantage of the federal home buyer tax credit are concerned escrow may not close prior to the June 30 deadline. As a result, the Senate added an amendment to a bill this week that, if approved, will extend the deadline to close to Sept. 30, 2010. If the Senate passes the bill, it will go back to the House of Representatives for approval prior to reaching the president’s desk for his signature.
Update… Still not signed but hopeful that this will be addressed!
June 24, 2010 By