Most often we will see the spring buying take off in March and run through May. This year however if first time home buyers are looking to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit and up to $6,500 for repeat buyers they must have their home under contract by April 30th 2010. The deal must be closed by June 30th 2010. Sales are really going to escalate in February and March with April being the month of a serious rush. My concern is that there are the repeat buyers out there that are not taking advantage of this golden opportunity or not realizing that the window is going to be open and shut really soon. My suggestion is if you are a move-up buyer then you better get moving because of trying to coordinate dates to close on multiple properties can be complex not mention there is about 4 months to make your move. My suggestion is to be one the Idaho home buyers out early this spring. Check out www.homeswithjosh.com for more Idaho real estate information as well as to search the Mls.