My brother and my sister-in-law have been looking into places to live recently. They want to start a family and get the heck out of this place. I don’t blame them really, I’d like to get out of here myself!

Anyway, I’ve been helping them research and find out more information about what they are planning to do. Most of what they’re looking at right now is rental property, because they really don’t know if they want to stay here in this area for the rest of their lives (or a good chunk of it at least), so they want something they can pick up from if things in this area don’t work out.

One thing my brother is really interested in, is the $8,000 tax credit that new home buyers get. (You can also get it if you haven’t owned a home in 3 years). He is hoping that it will still be available when they decide to stop renting and find a real home to live in.

I’m really excited about the idea of being an aunt! But I hate to see them leave. i wonder what my mom thinks about being a grandma… this stuff is making me excited!