The very industry that most believe pulled down the economy didn't get much attention in the recent $789 million economic stimulus plan passed by Congress last week.
The Senate had originally proposed a $15,000 tax incentive for homebuyers, but it was watered down before the bill passed. Now, homebuyers that buy before December 1st, 2009 will receive a tax credit of $8,000 instead ... and, the revised incentive is only available to first-time buyers.
There are several other minor
Personally, I don't agree with the stimulus package in general, but if the money was going to be spent, it would seem that more attention would have been paid this "problem area".
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