As I passed by Littleton Chevrolet one of our local car dealers, I couldn't help but notice the large dumpster out front with the two "clunkers" in it. I love the visual, and I think its such an effective way to promote the Cash for Clunkers program. In fact I was going to take a picture of it, but the Associated Press beat me to it, and I saw one of Littleton Chevy's sister dealerships - Springfield Auto Mart in the Wall Street Journal with their own dumpster and clunkers. But I digress, what does the "Cash for Clunkers" program and the "First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit" have to do with each other. Well, they are of course both government stimulus programs, and they both seem to be having strong success. We have some great information on how the $8000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit works and it's easy to understand. But for both of these programs, time is of the essence. To qualify for the $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit, you need to have closed on your new home by November 30th. Since a closing can take 45 to 60 days, you will want to be looking now, and acting soon. We're happy to aid you in your search, just give us a call. By the way, I loved the dumpster idea at Littleton Chevrolet so much I called their Sales Manager Duane Coute and told him how effective I thought it was. Now if I could just think of something as effective to promote the $8000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit - perhaps I could move a home in front of our Franconia office, with a first time home buyer inside, and they can give tours discussing why they love homeownership…and how they are building equity in their home over the long term…how it's more affordable to own a home now more than ever with lower prices and low interest rates. Ok, I could go on and on as to why owning is often times better than renting…but I have to go move a house, find a willing first time home buyer to be on display and get a house mover!