Is the IRS tax adnenment real do you actually get 8,000 for a house

Yes, it's real. You qualify for a credit of 10% of the purchase price, up to a maximum of $8K, if you are a first-time home buyer (meaning you haven't ownd your residence for at least the last three years). It is available to single filers with modified adjusted gross income up to $75K, and married couples with modified AGI up to $150K. You claim the credit on IRS form 5405. More info here:

Federal Housing Tax Credit for First-Time Home Buyers: Frequently Asked Questions (http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/2009/faq.php)