uptake - the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating) consumption, ingestion, intake. eating, feeding - the act of consuming food. deglutition, swallow, drink - the act of swallowing; one swallow of the liquid was enough; he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips.
One of the biggest obstacles for first-time buyers is to finance the down payment and closing costs of a new home. Government agencies provide grants and tax breaks to help buyers overcome the challenges of buying a home for the first time.
The First-Time Homebuyer Credits in 2008, 2009, and 2010 made it possible for many people to buy a starter home. In certain instances, long-term homeowners were also able to claim this credit. Some taxpayers may need to pay back all or a portion of this credit to the IRS.