What Impact Will Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension Have on Housing Industry?

By John Spence

RISMEDIA, November 4, 2009—(MCT)—Congress is a step closer to extending the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit and offering a new credit to other types of buyers, but some analysts are downplaying the controversial stimulus’ effect on the housing market. 

In a recent interview, Fox-Pitt Kelton analyst Robert Stevenson said the Senate’s proposal for extending the $8,000 tax credit for new homebuyers will have a “limited impact” on home sales.

A Senate committee reached a deal last week to extend the $8,000 tax credit and offer a smaller $6,500 credit for some existing homeowners. The main pitfall of the proposal is …

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Consumers Turning to “One Stop” Online Sources to Plan Open House Tours

Northwest Multiple Listing Service brokers are reporting increased traffic at open houses, crediting new online tools and a rebounding market for spurring the uptick. In the past few months, several brokerages, both large and small, enhanced their Web sites so consumers could access schedules and other information about area-wide public open houses from a single site.

By visiting the Web sites of NWMLS member brokerages that participate in the Public Open House program, consumers can search open houses by date and times, and save informational fliers on homes they plan to visit, regardless of what company has the listing.

Historically, brokers have …

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Real Estate Facts…check out this link!

http://wahomeowners.com/

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Best Deal in Twin Lakes 3808 SW 327th St, Federal Way, WA 98023

Take a look at this rambler with a walk-out basement…

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Suburban Castles Vs Super Downsizing

Read about the latest trend in real estate…

http://rismedia.com/2009-07-26/for-some-small-homes-are-just-the-right-size/

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10 Cities Most Likely to Bounce Back Quickly

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Deborah King on Excellence and Civility in Business

On excellent customer service~ 

 Would you like to do business with you? That is an interesting question. People will drive further and spend more to be treated well - even in challenging economic times. Those who provide a quality product, and outstanding customer service, will experience greater loyalty and business stability.
 What are you selling, and who is your customer? Whether or not you work for a company, you are selling yourself every day to those you meet. From the moment you get up in the morning, until you crawl back into bed at night, you are continually announcing who …

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Puget sound waterfront home

Are you looking for a new style of living?  Do you love the idea of …

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Lost Dog

We have lost a black lab in the Federal Way and Kent area. He was lost on 01/16/09 at Military Road and 288th. He is a 10 year old, neutered male, black lab, and he is not wearing a collar. His name is Midnight and he was last seen on 288th and wearing a red bandana. We also go a tip that he was seen on Peasley Canyon Road on Thursday, January 22nd. If you see him or have any information, could you please call Bruce at 206-714-9306. He is very friendly and would …

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Russell’s Global CIO sees upturn ahead

Business Examiner Daily 1.21.09
 

Russell Investments’ Chief Investment Officer Peter Gunning expects equity markets to signal a mid-year economic turnaround before it’s officially determined by economic statistics. He said that by the time the U.S. recession was officially declared in December, major U.S. stock indexes already showed staggering year-to-date declines.”Russell’s analysis and models point to a slow and perhaps subdued economic recovery starting later in 2009, with the markets likely to recover before the U.S. economy,” said Gunning. “Global economies will recover later than the U.S. economy.” …

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