Long Realty Video Simplifies New Tax Credit

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Long Realty is helping home buyers and sellers better understand the new home buyer tax credit with a newly released video posted at www.LongRealty.com/taxcredit. This 7 minute video features nationally recognized real estate speaker and trainer, David Knox, who explains the details of the new tax credit program and how it relates to the consumer. This is yet another way Long Realty and its sales associates are taking the industry lead by providing the public with easy to follow tools to understand the real estate market and process.

“Long Realty is constantly researching new ways to make buying and selling real estate easier for consumers,” said Rosey Koberlein, CEO of the Long Companies. “With the alignment of low home prices, low mortgage rates and a home buyer tax credit, the next few months represent an ideal time to consider buying a home. This new video presents insight into the new tax credit in easy to understand terms, while explaining various scenarios as they apply to buyers and sellers in today’s real estate market. With the information we are providing on our website and the knowledge of our over 1,400 sales associates, Long Realty is ready to help buyers and sellers better understand current market dynamics and make the best educated decisions.”

The $8,000 first‐time home buyer’s tax credit has been extended to include homes purchased as a primary residence through April 30, 2010 that close by June 30, 2010. Qualifying income limits have also been raised. In addition, a $6,500 current homeowner’s tax credit has been added for those who purchase a new primary residence. Some limitations apply, see www.LongRealty.com/taxcredit for details.

To learn more about the new home buyer tax credit and to watch the new video, visit www.LongRealty.com/taxcredit.

 About Long Companies

Long Companies is comprised of Long Realty Company, Long Mortgage Company, Long Title Agency and Long Insurance Group – all working together to create a full range of real estate services and products. Based in Tucson, Long Realty Company is the leading real estate brokerage company operating in Southern Arizona. Offering an unparalleled level of award‐winning residential and commercial real estate services through a network of more than 1,400 licensed real estate associates in more than 37 offices, including 21 affiliate real estate and property management companiesthat are independently owned and operated throughout Arizona and into Mexico. Long Realty Company, a part of HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, has been helping generations of Arizonans achieve their dreams of homeownership since 1926. For more information, visit www.LongRealty.com. The latest releases and announcements for Long Companies can be found in the Long Realty Newsroom available at www.LongRealtyNewsroom.com. # # #