Home Buyer Perks and Discounts

“Now is the Time to Buy” – you hear this all the time.
And you’re thinking to yourself – well prove it to me!

Here are the main reasons it’s a good time to buy

• Low mortgage rates
• Low down payment when it’s your primary residence
• Home values are low so you get more house for your money

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Incentives and Events

National Incentives and Events

Home-Buyer Tax Credit

You must have a signed contract by April 30th and close 60 days from that date.
Get 10% of the purchase price (up to $8000) as a tax credit back to you in cash!

Watch this video for more details

Read the full disclosure about the tax credit here.

State Incentives and Events

Realtor Open House across Florida

Picture this: On April 10 and 11, more than 50,000 balloons bearing the Realtor logo will be floating above mailboxes across the state, luring prospective buyers to thousands of Realtor Open Houses. It’s part of the Florida Open House Weekend. It’s an opportunity to tour dozens of homes in one weekend making it a real time-saver.

Home Purchase Assistance

Funds are available to eligible Very-low, Low and Moderate-income homebuyers for down payment, closing costs, and/or repair assistance for purchasing new or existing homes located within the city limits of Port St. Lucie.  Maximum assistance for Very-low income households is $70,000; Low income is $60,000; Moderates (81 through 100% of median income) receive up to $50,000; and Moderates (101 to 120% of median income) are limited to $30,000.  Each qualified household will receive the minimum amount of assistance needed to purchase a home.  Assistance is in the form of a deferred loan.

Contact Sarah to discuss using these incentives to your advantage.

Local Incentives and Events

Realtor’s Association of St Lucie’s Attainable Housing Program

Applying for assistance is as easy as filling out an application. These funds come from funds raised at local events held by the Realtor’s Association of St Lucie and are granted to those who meet qualifications such as 1) Be employed, 2) have a home under contract for purchase in St. Lucie County, and 3) have income levels within the guidelines required by Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Desire more information about these programs or have questions?
Contact Sarah Taylor to ask questions.

Bookmark this page as programs and incentives are subject to change without notice.