American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Extended (11-11-09)
November 6th, 2009 the tax credit for first time home buyers was extended into April 30th, 2010. This extension includes up to a possible $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers and NOW offers up to a possible $6,500 tax credit to current home owners that are qualifying taxpayers to April 30th, 2010.
More information can be found at the National Association of Home Builder's (NAHB) website, or the Manufactured Housing Institute's website.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (3-09)
Signed into law on February, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act authorizes a tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.
Briefly, the tax credit is for only and does not have to be repaid. The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home's purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000. The credit is available for homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. There are some additional qualifications related to income and length of time in the home.
More information can be found at the National Association of Home Builder's (NAHB) website, or the Manufactured Housing Institute's website.
Registering an Account with Commodore Homes (3-09)
NEW to Commodore Homes website March 2009, is the capability to register and save information about homes that you are interested in. Click the “Register” link in the top right corner or any page through-out Commodore’s website and you can start to build a home of your dreams. You will be able save and customize homes with options that are available, contact builders and download PDF brochures of homes of homes that you are interested in and receive information from Commodore via e-mail if you choose. Keep checking back in the future, for more new exciting things are to come for you and your journey in buying a home.
ENERGY STAR AWARD Again and Again! (3-09)
The Commodore Corporation is proud to announce for the third straight year a top award by the Environmental Protection Agency for building ENERGY STAR® homes. In March 2009, we will be awarded the ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Award, following our selection last year with the Leadership in Housing Award and as the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for 2007 - New Homes. Our Commodore Homes of Pennsylvania and Colony Factory Crafted Homes divisions have become the leading builders of ENERGY STAR qualified homes in the northeast. Compared with standard homes, ENERGY STAR qualified homes use substantially less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating. The typical household can save up to 30% on its energy bills while improving home comfort and helping the environment.
One of our Pennsylvania divisions, Manorwood Homes, has created several new Universal Lifestyle homes, meeting the diverse lifestyle needs of people in all stages of life. Manorwood's Universal Lifestyle home was the “featured home” on display at the 2007 National AARP® convention in Boston - literally built inside the convention hall. It was a great demonstration of the home, our commitment to livable homes, and our construction technology. Response was overwhelming, with thousands of people touring the home during AARP's national convention.
To discover for yourself the premium quality and affordability of our modular and manufactured homes, locate your nearest retailer or builder.