I received this by e-mail earlier today:
Stay tuned for official word from NAR but the bill including the homebuyer tax credit extension and expansion passed the House by a vote of 403-12 after passing the Senate last night 98-0. This is great news for our market. This will certainly help get buyers off the fence!
Thank you [...]
According to a report later yesterday from the Wall Street Journal, members of the Senate have reached a tentative agreement to extend the first time buyer tax credit April 30, 2010 [...]
Based on the index numbers, Charlotte home prices are approximately 9% lower than their peak in August in 2007. I have seen the same type numbers in the Raleigh area as well. [...]
The first-time home buyer tax credit ends Nov. 30 and the rush is on for buyers to make their decision within the few weeks to be sure there is time to close the deal and realp the benefit. [...]
Stalk Jason