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The Future of the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

Can the politicians cross bipartisan lines and find a way to extend the first time home buyer’s tax credit? We’ll find out in 27 days when the current $8,000 tax break expires.

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First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Increases Sales Numbers

Despite conflicting reports, home sale contracts have risen consistently during the last 8 months. What will happen when the first time home buyer’s tax credit expires?

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Foreclosure Crisis: How Does Your State Rank?

How is your state faring in the foreclosure crisis? Use this interactive map to see 2nd quarter 2009 foreclosure rates and unemployment rates throughout the US.

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Expect Housing Prices to Drop More

Some housing market forecasts predict that home prices will continue to drop into 2010, possibly even into 2011. Some markets will fare better than others but we’re not out of the woods yet.

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With Vacancy Rates Rising, Renters Hold Great Power

Vacancy rates keep rising nearly as quickly as the unemployment rates. Landlords need to get creative to win over each possible renter and some have resorted to free painting, scrubbing floors, installing window treatments, and even giving one month free rent.

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