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Senators Agree to Extend Homebuyer Tax CreditLegislation Pending Approval From Congress Senators have agreed to extend the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit originally set to expire on November 30. Once the Senate officially votes on the bill it will move to the House of Representatives, whi...

(UPI) A deal struck among key senators last night to extend the homebuyer tax credit will broaden the benefit to include existing homeowners who are buying a new home as well as first-time homebuyers.Tax credit for move-up buyers will be less than for first-time buyers, but still significant. The...

Short sales are becoming more and more widespread due to banks willingness to participate in the process. Reasons why home owners should consider a short sale and avoid foreclosure are numerous.  To name a few short sales temporarily affect your credit rating, however, foreclosures stay there for...

Cleaning Stainless Steel Note: Only use these tricks on stainless steel, not real silver!   Mix 1/4 cup chlorine bleach, 1/4 cup Calgon water softener, and 1 gallon of very hot water. You can mix this right in the sink or in any non-aluminum container.   Immerse the stainless steel cutlery in the...

Release Date: October 29, 2008 For immediate release The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower its target for the federal funds rate 50 basis points to 1 percent. The pace of economic activity appears to have slowed markedly, owing importantly to a decline in consumer expenditures....

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Kim Raine | Remax Premier Properties | 214 675 9436 4100 Lorimar, Plano, TX Wow Fabulous West Plano Location 4BR/4BA Single Family House offered at $319,900 Year Built 1997 Sq Footage 4,103 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size .389 acres HOA/Maint $0 per ...

Kim Raine | Remax Premier Properties | 214 675 9436 2849 Kings Gate Drive, Carrollton, TX 4BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $289,900 Year Built 1996 Sq Footage 2,760 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size 8,844 sqft HOA/Maint $12 per month se...