1 FaverShareQuoted: The growth in housing prices between its lowest point of the year in March to the end of July reached a higher point than expected from historical price trends, according to Radar Logic’s RPX monthly composite, which measures housing prices in major US markets. From March 30 to July 23, 2009, the composite grew by 7.2%, compared to the 5.4% average gain over that same period over the last 10 years
1 FaverShareViewed: 2 TimesQuoted: In its own estimate, NAR said the credit brought 350,000 first-time homebuyers into the market. Moody’s Economy.com put the figure at 400,000 in its own study.
I think the first-time buyers credit may actually get extended, but likely not the amount of the credit.
1 FaverShareAlong with the U.S., China is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. In 2006 the World Bank, which offers financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world, declared that 16 out of 20 of the world’s most polluted cities are in China.
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1 FaverShareQuoted: Central air conditioners that meet the following requirements qualify for a tax credit of 30% of the cost (including installation), up to $1,500:
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Eco friendly homes that have been on the market for years. Very nice looking, close to Green Lake, but pricey at the original price of $725K to $825K.
The bank has foreclosed on the remaining, unsold units and they are now for sale again, for $399K to $649K. Their cost was high because of their high-level of built-green certification.
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The ice house project is interesting. The pictures and info about Detroit housing really good, especially the ones that compare circa 1950 to now.
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