Generally speaking in Edina Minnesota you are considered a first-time homebuyer if you haven't owned a home and have not claimed a mortgage interest deduction on your taxes for the last three years.

The link below will answer additional questions you may have regarding the 2009 Tax Credit. Just copy and paste it into a new browser.

http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/2009/home2.html

Good luck in your home search!