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Congress Passes Homebuyer Tax Credit

Congress Passes Homebuyer Tax Credit The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly this afternoon to pass legislation containing an extension and expansion of the homebuyer tax credit, completing Congressional action and sending the tax credit to President Obama for his signature, possibly as early as tomorrow. The $8,000 homebuyer tax credit...

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How to score an offer

You know the house -- the nice brick one you drive past every day. The Smith family lives there, and it's been on the market for months without a buyer. Yet, there's the Jones' house, same model, just around the corner. That yard sign hasn't been up for more than a few weeks and it already says "under contract." What...

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Obama Signs Extended Tax Credit into Law

Expected to contribute approximately $22 billion to the economy, Congress overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan measure this week extending the $8,000 home buyer tax credit to April 30, 2010. The legislation, which is part of a larger bill that also extends unemployment benefits, was signed into law by President Obama today. More people are now...

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