When comparing the homes on the market in July 2008 to the homes on the market in July 2009 there were 18% less homes on the market this year than last year. This is means more buyers are competing for the same homes. Feeling the noose tightening even more are First Time Home Buyers who are often looking for nice homes in lower price brackets. Last week we ran a search of homes $100,000 to $135,000 3 bedroom 1.5 bath and found that there were 94 listings. This week that number had dwindled to 78 for the same search. If you are planning to use the $8,000 Tax Credit you want to be looking now and if you find the right home don't wait too long to make an offer, it could be gone. How do you begin looking? Register on Total Access by clicking on "Search Listings" on our Trails2OpenSpaces.com website. You may also register what you are looking for at www.St.CharlesHomeHunter.com. We will set up a search to e-mail you when new properties come available on the market. You can also see all of the current homes on the market. Can't find what you are looking for? E-mail us at MikeandPat@Trails2OpenSpaces.com and we will search for you.