Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension FACTS

Let’s get a bit more specific about the Tax Credit Extension & Expansion.  To provide some clarification, I will relate and compare the REVISED CREDIT to the PREVIOUS CREDIT.  We believe it’s very important for anyone eligible purchasing a home between today and April 30, 2010 clearly understands the changes, which I will highlight.  Remember…once…


New Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension

The Unemployment Benefits Extension Bill passed by Congress and signed by President Obama on November 6th, 2009 included the extension and expansion of the $8,000 new homebuyer tax credit until April 30th, 2010, with borrowers allotted an additional 60 days (before July 1st, 2010) to close the transaction.  The approved extension was set to expire…


Tri-County Area School Performance

Monitoring statistical data detailing student performance and other educational scores helps measure achievement standards and student learning within our school systems.  According to the Peoria Journal Star, the Illinois State Board of Education measures performance “by the percentage of students who ‘meet or exceed’ federal testing standards on two tests:  the ISAT and the PSAE.” …