In an effort to stem the decline in the American economy caused by the 2008 third quarter recession, President Obama and his government has ratified a 2009 economic stimulus plan that will help in many different ways. Everyone has been affected in some way by the most recent financial problems and is having trouble meeting their responsibilities. It was thought that the citizens that were most affected were those who had negotiated a very high interest rate home loan and were now having trouble paying their monthly mortgage bill. The First Time Home Buyer Stimulus was created specifically to help first time homeowners keep their homes by offering easier terms and lowering their interest rate.

When people buy a house, they are not just forming a home; they are making an investment as well. Buying and decorating a home is an emotional journey and involves a lot of sentiment. Many years of work, much planning and a lot of saving precedes the purchase. If, because of financial difficulties, the home is on the brink of foreclosure, the pain is not just about losing a house, but about losing the memories and the hope associated with it. There is very little that matches the emotions involved in a home. The government has formed a package for first time homeowners so they can afford their homes.

These plans have made buying a home easier and much more affordable for people who have delayed their home purchase because of the recession. First time homeowners are now usually offered a lower and a fixed interest rate. The amount of the fixed rate is determined by the monthly income of the borrower, so they are able to pay their instalments. Tax rebates are also offered and every month this money can be used for general daily expenses.

There are people who have made significant sacrifices in order to save for their home. With this stimulus package they are now able to add eating out or taking a holiday to their lives. In this way the stimulus package doesn't just benefit the real estate market but the overall economy and may possibly create jobs. When the customer to spending ratio is increased, all areas of life and all elements of society will be affected.