Federal Tax Credit Return

Question: How long does it take to receive your federal tax return if you mailed it?
I mailed my federal tax return on Jan 23rd. 2010. I was told I had to mail the return due to my 8k tax credit for purchasing my home. I tried checking status online on IRS.gov..no info is provided for my return. It is now week 5. How long will it take to see status online or receive my refund??
Answer: The best way to explain this is, the sooner you get them filled the faster you get your return. If you wait till the last minute you will have to wait a while.
Yarmuth seeks tax cut to help real estate investors
U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth said Tuesday that he will introduce legislation to cut the federal capital gains tax on investment property in an effort to help the ailing commercial real estate market.