
NAR Research Good news: the home buyer tax credit will be available through the middle of next year and to more potential buyers.
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NAR Research Did you know that, according to recent statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau, living alone is becoming a norm?
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NAR Research Did you know in 2007, standard tax deduction amounts were $5,350 for single filers, $10,700for married-joint filers, $5,350 for married-separate filers, $7,850 for head of household filers, and $10,700 for qualified widows?
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NAR Research The economy is showing signs of a tepid recovery, suggestive that it could take more time and stronger consumer confidence to bolster it.
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NAR Research Did you know the number of taxpayers claiming a mortgage interest deduction in each state varied from 50,351 in North Dakota to 5,221,487 in California?
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NAR Research The extension and expansion in the tax credit through mid-2010 will help assure that the housing value momentum is sustained.
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NAR Research Did you know that the number of tax returns filed with $200,000 or more in adjusted gross income ranges from 6,300 in North Dakota to 691,500in California?
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NAR Research Pending home sales rose again, marking eight consecutive monthly gains—the longest streak since measurement began in 2001.
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NAR Research Home buyers continue to stay in the market and are signing contracts.
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NAR Research Did you know members who work at smaller firms, those with less than 25 agents and brokers in either the office or the firm typically made below $40,000 in 2008?
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NAR Research The savings rate next year could rise as consumers become cautious about their spending.
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NAR Research This month’s Research Spotlight features Carol Murphy.
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NAR Research The GDP, the broadest measure of economic activity, is showing an upward trend.
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Did you know that in the third quarter of 2009 national vacancy rates increased to 11.1 percent for rental housing and 2.6 percent forhomeowner housing?
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