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I'm not one to complain about receiving $600 in the mail. But when it comes down to the check I got from the government for the economic stimulus package, I would have rather not gotten it at all.
Did you know that there are potential benefits of the economic stimulus package to homebuyers?
AR Professionals. I am spending mine on personal development. Next week I will attend an 80 hour Broker license training course. How Will you spend yours?
1.) Buy a tank of gas or two :)
2.) Download 660 songs from i-tunes
3.) Upgrade to premium cable channels for a whole year
4.) … (5 comments)
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Any time the government gets involved in a bipartisan intervention, you should be scared. Their track record of successfully implement something both parties agree to is dismal, at best. And right now, both parties are working to have the government intervene to clean up the mortgage mess.
Well, we have now approached the time when Americans are heading to the mailboxes to pick up their much anticipated economic stimulus payments of $600.00 for a single person or $1200.00 for married couples. We've heard now for 3 months since this package was legislated by our Congress and President that … (14 comments)
Basic Information on the Stimulus PaymentsYou've heard about it. Now find out how to get yours.What is it? It's an economic stimulus payment that more than 130 million households will receive starting in May. It's not taxable, and it won't reduce your 2007 or 2008 refund or increase the amount you … (2 comments)
Basic Information on the Stimulus PaymentsYou've heard about it. Now find out how to get yours.What is it? It's an economic stimulus payment that more than 130 million households will receive starting in May. It's not taxable, and it won't reduce your 2007 or 2008 refund or increase the amount you … (1 comments)
As part of the "economic stimulus" package you may have heard the Bush Administration said each and every one of us would now get a nice $600 rebate. If we spend that money at Wal-Mart, all the money will go to China. If we spend it on gasoline it will all … (18 comments)
Economic Stimulus Tax Rebates To Be Sent May 2:
As Tampa Realtors, we know that the number of Tampa short sales and foreclosures has skyrocketed over the last few years. Hillary Clinton has released a plan to help the economy and get control over the mortgage crisis. The plan was submitted to the President and Ms. Clinton is calling for … (9 comments)
by Rich Schiffer
You have been reading about all of the economic stimulus package benefits but probably don't know how it affects you if you live in Minnesota. A common question I receive is: 
Great News for Buyers! The Economic Stimulus Package of 2008 has several parts that make buying a home much more attractive:1) The FHA Modernization Act Increases the FHA loan limit in Los Angeles and Orange Counties to the maximum of $729,750. 2) The conventional loan limit has also been increased to … (0 comments)
Last week, President Bush signed into law a $152 billion economic stimulus bill that includes temporary increases in loan limits for the government sponsored enterprises ie. Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and FHA until December 31. In order to help sort all of this out Realtor.Org has put up a page explaining … (2 comments)
OPERATION TIP-OFF NAR Successful In Injecting Housing Components in Federal Economic Stimulus Package January 25, 2008-Good news for struggling homeowners and the housing market. Yesterday the House of Representatives, along with Treasury Secretary Paulson, on behalf of the Bush Administration, announced a bipartisan economic stimulus package with provisions that can help jumpstart the … (0 comments)
First, the smart buyer will use the tax rebates to buy down their interest rates for the life of the loan. More importantly, the increasing of the conventional and FHA loan limits will provide a much needed boost to demand in the higher ranges, which have slowed dramatically since the drying … (0 comments)
Well, apparently the credit card companies see some problems down the road if the economy continues to worsen, which is what is predicted. The Economic Stimulus Plan is of interest because consumer studies show that when consumers know they are going to get a check in the mail, they generally spend … (7 comments)
Tips you can use: Economic "Stimulus" 2008 February 22, 2008I have been fielding calls and e-mails on this subject and thought it would help to provide my overview of what is happening. If you have further questions, contact me or discuss them with your tax advisor during your upcoming appointment.Late on … (3 comments)
February 15, 2008 Well, the President signed the Economic Stimulus Bill HR 5140 on Wednesday. From our perspective, the increase in the conforming loan limits and FHA loan limits are the most important components of the bill. Unfortunately, the reality of the new bill presents a mixed bag. Congress did not … (0 comments)
The economic stimulus bill, expected to be signed in to this week, contains some welcome relief for homeowners. The maximum loan limits for "conforming loans" will be increased. In some, high costs areas, it could be as much as $729,750. FHA loan limits are also increasing, but I don't have that … (0 comments)
I am a franchise owner of a very progressive privately owned real estate and related-services provider. While many of the corporate franchises in my neighborhood are focusing on increasing ways to get a dollar out of a client, my firm is focused on increasing ways to bring buyers and sellers into the … (0 comments)
I am not usually one to be politically active or vocal, but I think this is an important issue for ALL of us realtors, Democrats and Republican. The current loan limits on FHA and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans are absurd for many parts of the country, they certainly are … (3 comments)
There is breaking news that has the potential to SAVE YOU thousands of dollars. While it is not my style to be alarmist, I thought that the significance of these developments warrants your attention.The agreement on an economic stimulus package, as announced today by the White House and United States Congress, … (3 comments)
According to the Chronicle Staff Writer James of the SFGATE.com GOP is flagging resistance to increasing the conforming Loan Limits that allow FannieMae, and FreddieMac to purchase loans above the $417,000 treshold.
I recommend reviewing and supporting this by calling the office of Montana's Senator, Max Baucus, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. Contact Jim Messina (202) 224-2611 (Messina is Baucus's Chief of Staff)Here is a truncated portion of the article:January 24, 2008 - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) took out … (4 comments)