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Originally Posted by Sweepsplayer
True. If your mother sells you the house for less than market value, then that difference is a gift. However, the annual exclusion from the gift tax is $12,000 this year. So if your mother is selling you and your husband the house, you could exclude $24,000. If your mother and another person (your father, step-father, etc.) both own the house, then you could effectively exclude $48,000. But there are always exceptions, loopholes and what not, so be sure to consult a real estate attorney.
To your original question. Do you or your husband have any money in a 401k, IRA or similar retirement plan? You should be able to withdraw some money for the purpose of buying your first home.
Also here is the Philadelphia OHCD. There is a link for 1st time homebuyer programs.
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Thanks for the info, I'm going to look into it and see what loopholes I can find.
My husband has a 401k but has only just started making a contribution to it, so it will be a while before theres a chance of withdrawing from it.
Thanks for that website, it's great!! Thanks for all your help too.