Since the federal tax credit for first-time home buyers expired and interest in buying has declined accordingly, the Wall Street Journal looks at how some NYC developers are offering their own $8,000 "tax credit" (concession) to appeal to buyers However, instead of, say, $8,000 to go to closing costs, one Williamsburg building is offering "move-in bonuses" like "a $2,500 voucher for cleaning services; one year of free parking, a $2,500 gift card to Ritz-Carlton Resorts and Hotels, $2,500 toward closing costs or a free designer-created terrace setting that includes plantings, furnishings and décor." David Maundrell, who helped developed the concept, explained, "While it's easy to offer people an $8,000 credit, it's kind of dry and there's no excitement about it." Yeah, who wants $8,000 compared to $2,500?