ReMax real estate agent Kris Kosinski stands in front of one of the homes she’s showing on Prospect Street in Marquette. She said now is a great time to buy real estate, either for investment purposes or to up-scale or down-size the family home. (Journal photo by John Pepin)

MARQUETTE — With springtime just around the corner, many people will be actively looking to buy or sell a home. Kris Kosinski, a real estate agent with ReMax in Marquette, said there are some helpful tips to follow in the process. “It is a great time to buy real estate, either for investment purposes or to up-scale or down-size the family home,” Kosinski said. “Interest rates are still low and prices are great.” Kosinski says tax credits are currently available, which make home buying an attractive option. She suggests discussing the issue with an accountant to determine whether you qualify for the incentives. These tax credits include one for first time home buyers and another set up for those who sell their primary residence and have lived in that home for five years or more. “These credits are a wonderful incentive to buy now,” Kosinski said. However, the tax credits are time sensitive and will expire soon.