Through the end of November, Norwood Builders will match the federal incentive of $7,500 for first time home buyers with a $7,500 incentive of its own.

Any buyer who has not owned a home during the past three years and is a taxpaying U.S. citizen is eligible for the $7,500 tax credit if the home closing takes place before July 1, 2009 (for more details and provisions, visit www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com).

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The Emerson at Village Centre now has a variety of low-priced condominiums to choose from.

The Norwood Builders credit can be used to reduce the purchase price, or can be paid towards options or upgrades such as upgraded cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen.

At Park Street Crossing in Roselle, four specially priced residences are available:

• The Poppy, featuring 947 square feet of living space, including a great room, large kitchen with breakfront breakfast bar, in-home laundry, balcony, and indoor heated garage space plus storage, is priced at $189,900 (all prices subject to change without notice) and available for move-in in as early as 60 to 90 days. The buyer who acts fast can still choose all their finishes and selections.

• Three Bittersweet plans, each with 896 square feet, feature an eat-in kitchen, great room, in-home laundry, balcony and indoor heated garage space plus storage and start at $179,900.

At The Emerson at Village Centre in Mt. Prospect, meanwhile, buyers can select from four condominiums priced under $225,000. Two different floor plans are represented, and most of these units feature one bedroom and one bath. Two are ready for immediate occupancy.

Park Street Crossing is located at 225 E. Main St., at the corner of Park and Main, just one block south of Irving Park Road and one block east of Roselle Road. To visit the community, take 1-290 and exit Lake Street. Take Lake Street west to Roselle Road and turn north (right). Continue to Maple Avenue and turn right, then left on Park Street.

The sales center entrance is located at the corner of Main Street and Howard Avenue, one block east of Park Street. Sales office hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For further details, call (630) 894-1000.

The Emerson at Village Centre is located at 100 S. Emerson in Mount Prospect. To reach the community, take Route 53 north to Northwest Highway. Continue northeast on Northwest Highway to Rt. 83 (Elmhurst Road). Go north on Rt. 83, which turns into Emerson Street, to Downtown Mount Prospect. Turn right on South Emerson. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For further details, please call 847-577-0100.

For more information on any Norwood Builders community, visit www.norwoodbuilders.com.