$8000 home buyer tax credit extension for Military and certain federal employees. Even though the $8000 home buyer tax credit expired on April 30,2010,members of the Armed Forces and certain federal employees serving outside the U.S for official extended duty only which is at least 90 days during the period beginning after December 31, 2008 and ending before May 1, 2010 have an extra year to buy a principal residence in the U.S. and still qualify for the $8000 home buyer tax credit.       An eligible taxpayer must buy or enter into a binding contract to buy a home by April 30, 2011,and settle on the purchase by June 30, 2011. Now what about a person who didn't finish his assignment. Can they still qualify for the $8000 home buyer tax credit? Yes they can. According to the www.fede... 06/01/2010

Count them... 1... 2... 3 golf courses ON BASE, plus many more nearby.  If you have orders to Andrews, you will enjoy proximity to all the culture, arts, history and recreation of Washington, D.C. and Annapolis - but, if you're a golfer, military relocation to Andrews can be summed up with one small word, FORE! Andrews AFB South Course- The 18-hole "South" course at the Andrews AFB Golf Course facility in Andrews AFB, Maryland features 6,748 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 71.1 and it has a slope rating of 128 on Bermuda grass.  Designed by Brian T. Ault, ASGCA, the South golf course opened in 1998. U.S. Air Force Services Agency manages this facility, with Michael Thomas as the General Manager. Andrews AFB West Course- The 18-hole "West" course... 01/13/2008

PCS moves are a fact of life for the families of U.S. military personnel.That's why I created this directory of real estate agents and lenders across the country who live and work near Air Force bases in the Continental United States.  Of course, even more important to you is the fact they WANT to work with military personnel to make relocation into your new community as smooth and pleasant as possible for your entire family. These real estate professionals are local experts who can answer your questions about neighborhoods, schools, home prices, shopping, organized sports, restaurants and shopping in the area around your new post.  Each of them is a blogger, with articles about real estate and the area that you can read at your own pace.  Many of them provide a link on their websites t... 01/13/2008

 If Andrews Air Force Base is your next duty station, let me be one of the first to welcome you to Maryland. Whether you are enlisted, a newly commissioned officer, a General, or anyone in between - you probably already checked out the website for Andrews, so I won't attempt to tell you about the base or its services.  Instead, let me tell you a little about the surrounding area and five critical steps for you to take BEFORE arriving to buy a home. Andrews AFB is located outside Washington, D.C. in Prince George's County, and within a half hour of Anne Arundel and Charles Counties.  Howard and Montgomery Counties are also within commuting distance, as is Alexandria, Virginia.  You will find many options for a place to live, your spouse to get a job, and a good public school system  ifor... 12/12/2007