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In This Issue:

Front Page
Obama Foreclosure Plan to Help Resolve Housing Crisis
California Tax Credit Expected to Spur New Home Construction
Tax Credit Web Site Looks at Opportunity of a Lifetime
Coast to Coast
New Tax Credits Provoke Curiosity
Economics & Finance
January Finds Housing Starts in Free Fall
Housing Affordability Surges in Fourth Quarter of 2008
Mortgage Rates Decline as Economic News Worsens
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
Free NAHB Conference to Offer Business Survival Strategies
NAHB Members Can Get Free Business Survival Tips Online
Government
Legislative Conference Comes at Crucial Time for Economy
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How to Secure a Log for Log Work
sales and marketing
Buyers With a Home to Sell Should Be Handled With Care
Business Management
How to Profit From Effective Cash Flow Management
50Plus Housing
55+ Market Down in Index But Preparing to Lead Recovery
Enter the AARP-NAHB Livable Communities Awards
CAASH in on Active Adults at 50+ Housing Symposium
Multifamily
Attend Multifamily Pillars Conference in San Diego
Remodelers
Councils Recognized for Growing Membership
Education
Education Calendar
Workforce housing
NHC Tools Address Housing Needs, Foreclosure Crisis
hbi
Job Corps Students at IBS Showcase Their Trade Skills
Building Products
Dryvit Outsulation Shows Its Stuff in Adverse Weather
Endowment
‘Strategies for Success’ Applications Due March 14
Free Webcast Explains ANSI Green Building Standard
Wanted: HBA Proposals for Challenge/Build/Grow Initiative
Association News
NAHB Members Can Save Big on FedEx Shipping Services
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
NAHB Members Can Get 10% Off Stays With Wyndham Hotel Group
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Obama Foreclosure Plan to Help Resolve Housing Crisis

California Tax Credit Expected to Spur New Home Construction

Tax Credit Web Site Looks at Opportunity of a Lifetime

Builders and other industry professionals can help spur home sales by referring prospective first-time home buyers to www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com. The NAHB Web site provides detailed information on the $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time home buyers included in the economic stimulus legislation signed into law by President Obama.

Consumers can use the Web site to find information on the tax credit — including a detailed question and answer section. It also includes information about other housing-related and small business measures in the legislation and a number of home-buying resources for consumers.

“The new tax credit provides a great opportunity for first-time home buyers,” said NAHB Chairman Joe Robson. “Combined with today’s near record low interest rates, the large selection of homes on the market and very competitive pricing, the tax credit should provide the extra incentive needed to get prospective buyers who have been sitting on the fence into the market.”

Industry professionals are encouraged to highlight the tax credit Web site when marketing to their potential first-time home buyer market.


 

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