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Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension Crucial, Say Local Real Estate Professionals

Sunday, November 1st, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 2, 2009—(MCT)—Local real estate professionals hear a clock ticking, and they're sure it's wired to the economy. The federal government's
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CAR Reports September Home Sales Increased 2.1 Percent; Median Home Price Declined 7.3 Percent

Sunday, November 1st, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 2, 2009—Home sales increased 2.1% in September 2009 in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price
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Administration Calls on Congress to Approve Key Housing Measures

Saturday, October 31st, 2009
RISMEDIA, October 31, 2009—Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan called on Congress to approve three important measures
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Social Security 101 – Make Your Choice Wisely

Saturday, October 31st, 2009
RISMEDIA, October 31, 2009—(MCT)—Many Americans take Social Security early, at age 62, because they really need it. They're in poor health
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Op-ed: Stimulus Aids Strong Economic Rebound – U.S. Economy Expands 3.5 Percent

Thursday, October 29th, 2009
RISMEDIA, October 30, 2009—There is light at the end of the tunnel, and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act got the economic engine closer to that light. The economy
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Most Landlords Willing to Discount Rent to Aid Cash-Strapped Tenants

Thursday, October 29th, 2009
RISMEDIA, October 30, 2009—More than two-thirds (69%) of smaller, independent landlords will reduce rents to help tenants remain in their homes, according to The National Association of Independent Landlords.  ...
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Significantly More Seniors Researching Reverse Mortgages

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
RISMEDIA, November 2, 2009—Golden Gateway Financial, a comprehensive financial resource for seniors and retirees recently released new usage data from its online
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Roth Rules to Ease in 2010, But Decision Shouldn’t be Automatic

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
RISMEDIA, October 29, 2009—(MCT)-Since its creation more than a decade ago, the Roth IRA has been one of the best tax breaks around, but it's been closed off to higher-earning taxpayers. That will change next year.  ...
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As Some Top Metro Foreclosure Activity Rates Decrease, New Foreclosure Hot Spots Emerge in Q3 2009

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
RISMEDIA, October 28, 2009—RealtyTrac, one of the leading online marketplaces for foreclosure properties released its Q3 2009 Metropolitan Foreclosure Market Report, which shows that cities in California, Florida and Nevada accounted for the 10 highest foreclosure rates in the third quarter among metro areas with a population of 200,000 or ...
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