New Tax Credit for Homebuyers

Congress is considering a new tax credit for homebuyers. 10 percent of the purchase price of the home (up to $15,000) will be applied to the tax bill.
You'd have to buy a home within a year of the new bill's signature to qualify.

Read more details about this from the link below:

http://www.topix.net/content/ap/2009/02/housing-industry-welcomes-homebuyer-tax-credit

Events this Weekend

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, check out the many events happening around Connecticut by clicking the link below:


http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19092:this-weekend&catid=81:arts-features&Itemid=908

Free Computer workshops at Norwalk Library in January

The Norwalk Library will be holding an Intro to Windows XP workshop on January 10th, and a Microsoft Word basics workshop on January 24th.

Both workshops are free, and are first come/first serve.

Click the link below for more information:

http://www.norwalkplus.com/nwk/information/nwsnwk/publish/Local_2/Computer-workshops-for-January-at-Norwalk-Public-Library2981.shtml

Increase in applications for new Mortgages

A National Survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association showed a 37 percent increase in applications for new conventional loans to buy houses.

Read more details on this by clicking the link below:

http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20081209_realestateoutlook.htm

Holiday Events around Connecticut

See the Lantern Light Tours at Mystic Seaport, ride the Essex Steam Train's North Pole Express, and the Connecticut Trolley Museum in East Windsor for Winterfest.

For more info on tickets and schedules, click the link below:

http://gonewengland.about.com/cs/eventscalendars/a/aaholidayevents.htm

Connecticut Town Info

Need information on a town for relocation or travel? Click the link below to find info on recreation, lodging, local attractions, transportation and more.

http://www.discoverourtown.com/CT.html

Connecticut plans for $25 million to help foreclosure crisis

Governor Rell said that the state has the beginnings of a plan to appropriate at least $25 million to help Connecticut with the foreclosure crisis.

Read more details by clicking the link below:

http://www.norwalkplus.com/nwk/information/nwsnwk/publish/News_1/Governor-Rell-outlines-plan-for-25-million-in-aid-to-alleviate-foreclosure-crisis2723.shtml