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WHAT'S NEW
Economists' Commentary
Trading Up or Down?
(August 15): While most Americans tend to upgrade to larger homes, only 39 percent of recent sellers acquired more expensive homes.
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Quick Take: August 19, 2008
(August 19): The Producer Price Index is up and housing starts are down with the FOMC continuing to be pulled in different directions by the data.
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REALTOR.org: Construction Ahead
As we transition to a new platform, Economist's Commentary updates may be delayed.
Home Buyers Respond to Lower Metro Prices
(Aug. 14) Existing-home sales rose from the first quarter in 13 states, largely from buyers responding to discounted home prices, according to NAR's latest quarterly survey.
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New Homebuyer Tax Credit
(Aug. 8) As part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, a first-time homebuyer tax credit is now available. Find out more about it soon -- this tax break ends in mid-2009.
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What's Your Local Market Like?
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Overview of Economic Terms
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