Colorado Springs Real Estate-- U.S. New Home Sales Soar in June

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New home sales soar 11 percent in June: An article from msnbc.com reports that new U.S. home sales rose by the largest amount in nearly 9 years last month - another sign that the housing market is finally bouncing back. According to the Commerce Department, sales rose 11% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 384,000, from an upwardly revised May rate of 346,000. It was the strongest sales pace since November 2008: economists surveyed by Thomson Reuters expected a pace of 360,000 units. June marked the third straight month that sales have risen, and they haven’t risen this dramatically since December 2000.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32170761/ns/business-real_estate/
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Colorado Springs How to Tap an IRA for a Home Purchase


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How to Tap an IRA for a Home Purchase
If you're considering buying your first house, making your purchase sooner rather than later could save you thousands of dollars with the $8,000 tax credit refund. Another interesting option is tapping into your IRA, up to $10,000 penalty-free.

Question?
I am going to buy my first house this month and will withdraw some money from my IRA to make the down payment. I'm not 59½, but I understand that I can avoid the early-withdrawal penalty because the money will be used to buy my first home. What is the rule about using IRA money for a home purchase, and what proof do I need to provide at tax time to show that the withdrawal was for that reason?
Answer
If you have a traditional IRA, you normally would have to pay a 10% penalty on any distribution before you turn 59½ (except to the extent that any of the withdrawal could be attributed to nondeductible contributions). However, you can withdraw up to $10,000 penalty-free over your lifetime to buy or build a first home for yourself, your spouse, your kids, your grandchildren or even your parents. If you're married, your spouse can also withdraw up to $10,000 from his or her IRA penalty-free toward the purchase. The withdrawal will still be taxed in your top tax bracket.
To qualify for the exception, the money must be used to buy or build the home within 120 days of the withdrawal. The definition of "first-time homebuyer" is quite broad: It means a person who hasn't owned a home for the past two years.

By Kimberly Lankford, Contributing Editor, Kiplinger's Personal Finance
July 13, 2009

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