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Homebuyer Tax Credit Best Tool for Sustaining Housing Recovery, Says NAR
October 8, 2009 Posted by NAR
Washington, DC - October 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The best available tool for sustaining the still-fragile housing market is the $8,000 homebuyer tax credit, and it is essential that Congress extend the credit into 2010, the National Association of Realtors® testified at a hearing of the U.S. House Small Business Committee today
Advisory-White House hosts briefing on green economy opportunities
August 4, 2009 Posted by The White House
WASHINGTON, DC - August 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, the Obama Administration is scheduled to hold a briefing for members of Green the Block to discuss the need to involve vulnerable communities in the emerging green economy. Immediately following there will be a press avail at noon at the White House West Wing stakeout area to discuss opportunities in the new green economy and to announce the first major initiative of the Green the Block
Media Advisory: NAHB To Host Media Teleconference On Claiming Energy-Efficiency Tax Credits
May 6, 2009 Posted by NAHB
May 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Newly expanded federal tax credits for energy efficiency are providing consumers with added incentives for upgrading their homes. Homeowners now can claim up to $1,500 in tax credits for remodeling their principal residence to reduce energy consumption through the enhanced Existing Home Retrofit (25C) tax credit. During a media teleconference next week, NAHB’s Director of tax issues will discuss how to take advantage of the credit, while three professional remodelers from around the country will provide examples of the types of projects that may qualify, such as adding insulation, replacing doors and windows, and updating heating and cooling systems
Tax credit packs CU’s homebuyer seminars
April 14, 2009 Posted by CUNA
MADISON, WI - April 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — UW CU, Madison, Wis., has experienced an increase in participants at its homebuyer seminars, held in conjunction with the local housing authority, because of the government’s $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers.
NAHB Host Teleconference On Provisions-Benefits Of New Housing Stimulus Legislation
August 1, 2008 Posted by RealEstateRama
July 31, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Landmark housing stimulus legislation was signed into law yesterday by President Bush in an effort to end the current housing downturn, aid home buyers and struggling borrowers and strengthen the housing finance system
