by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 1, 2009 | For Your Clients, Marketing, News |
RISMEDIA, October 2, 2009—(MCT)—The housing market is getting a much-needed boost as first-time homebuyers rush to take advantage of an $8,000 federal tax credit that is set to expire Nov. 30, 2009. The incentive is helping to slow the decline in home sales. In...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 1, 2009 | For Your Clients, Marketing, News |
RISMEDIA, October 2, 2009—According to a recent survey of real estate agents, the first-time homebuyer tax credit has been extremely successful in stimulating the housing market and the overall economy. However, the overwhelming majority of agents polled, see...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 1, 2009 | For Your Clients |
RISMEDIA, October 2, 2009—(MCT)—The signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, is one of the most significant events in American history. It established the many rights and freedoms that we enjoy today. Here are five places where you can learn about this...
by Susanne Dwyer | Sep 30, 2009 | For Your Clients, Marketing, News |
RISMEDIA, October 1, 2009—The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has delayed the implementation of rules that could make life more difficult for condo buyers in the metro Chicago real estate market and across the country. The delay should be especially helpful for...
by Susanne Dwyer | Sep 30, 2009 | Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Marketing, News |
RISMEDIA, October 1, 2009—(MCT)—Realtors are bracing- make that hoping- for a flurry of activity in the next few weeks as a tax credit for first-time home buyers edges toward its expiration. The incentive offers a tax credit of 10% of the purchase price, up to...
by Susanne Dwyer | Sep 30, 2009 | For Your Clients, Marketing, News |
RISMEDIA, October 1, 2009—(MCT)—A forthcoming federal report on retirement savings recommends easing a penalty for hardship withdrawals from 401(k) plans and that workers receive better education about the consequences of such decisions. The Government Accountability...