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The expiration of the tax credit…

The expiration of the tax credit incentive began to wane by September as it became less likely buyers could close a deal in time. As a result, new home sales in September dropped 3.6 percent nationwide – the first decline … Continue reading

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Extend the tax credit program? Point: …

Extend the tax credit program? Point: It would spur 383,000 additional home sales Counter Point: Homeownership is not for everyone – it can’t be.

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Last year 3,218 written complaints were…

Last year 3,218 written complaints were received. The following are the top ten. http://ping.fm/1uyzl

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Call to action! Tell Congress: Housing = JOBS

An effective measure to stimulate the housing market is the extension and expansion of the homebuyer tax credit.  This would bring consumers back to the market, reduce inventories of unsold homes, and stabilize home values.  And, most importantly, it will … Continue reading

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Insurers dropping Chinese drywall policies

Robert Hartwig, president of the Insurance Information Institute, agreed that homeowners policies were never meant to cover “faulty, inadequate or defective” workmanship, construction or materials. Tom Zutell, spokesman for the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, said the cancellations are troubling, … Continue reading

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With new-home inventory falling as home…

With new-home inventory falling as home sales in many markets pick up, builders say they no longer need to offer eye-popping inducements to move homes. By DAWN WOTAPKA

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Status update on October 6, 2009 at 8:23 pm

Pending home sales have increased for seven straight months, the longest since 2001 http://ping.fm/Ubfo5

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Tax credit for first-time owners

-By Shara Tibken, Dow Jones Newswires; 212-416-2189; shara.tibken@dowjones.com; Continue reading

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This is my first post and I look forward to updating this content regularly. I will discuss topics around real estate, construction, architecture and new home services. Please give me your feedback – look forward to hearing from you!

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