http://www.hgtvpro.com en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:48:01 GMT Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:48:01 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Fastfwd Rss_Export v1.0 http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/nws_ind_nws_legislat/article/0,2624,HPRO_26517_6023434,00.html The housing market received what should prove to be a real boost when, earlier this month, Congress and the President extended the first-time home buyer tax credit that was set to expire on Nov. 30 into the spring and expanded it to include eligible move-up or repeat home buyers. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:00 GMT http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/nws_ind_nws_legislat/article/0,2624,HPRO_26517_6023434,00.html http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/nws_ind_nws_legislat/article/0,2624,HPRO_26517_6023090,00.html While the National Association of Homebuilders supports legislators' efforts to improve access to quality and affordable health care, they also have strong concerns over the impact this legislation would have on home builders and their employees. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:20:00 GMT http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/nws_ind_nws_legislat/article/0,2624,HPRO_26517_6023090,00.html http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/nws_ind_nws_legislat/article/0,2624,HPRO_26517_6023089,00.html The first-time homebuyer tax credit has been extended to include contracts entered into by April 30, 2010 and closed by June 30. In addition, it has been expanded to include a new $6,500 credit for existing homeowners buying a new principal residence. In more good news, the income eligibility has been raised to $125,000 for individuals and $225,000 for married couples. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:48:00 GMT http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/nws_ind_nws_legislat/article/0,2624,HPRO_26517_6023089,00.html http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/nws_ind_nws_legislat/article/0,2624,HPRO_26517_6023020,00.html The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) applauded Congress for passing legislation that will extend and expand the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit, stating that this will provide a much-needed boost to the fragile housing market and economy. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:38:00 GMT http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/nws_ind_nws_legislat/article/0,2624,HPRO_26517_6023020,00.html http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/nws_ind_nws_legislat/article/0,2624,HPRO_26517_6022990,00.html Do we really need more housing stimulus funding? A recent article from the Wall Street Journal opposes the idea that Congress needs to extend the $8,000 tax credit for new home purchases. The author states that even though a number of organizations, including the National Association of Realtors, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Home Builders, say that an extension is essential — he respectfully disagrees for five key reasons... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:51:00 GMT http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/nws_ind_nws_legislat/article/0,2624,HPRO_26517_6022990,00.html http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/nws_ind_nws_legislat/article/0,2624,HPRO_26517_6022946,00.html The House Financial Services Committee voted last week to support the creation of a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) that would regulate a host of financial products, including residential mortgages. Prior to the markup, NAHB sent a letter to every member of the committee expressing strong reservations over the impact that the creation of a new agency dedicated solely to consumer protection might have on today’s impaired housing credit markets and on the cost and availability of mortgage credit for qualified buyers. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:17:00 GMT http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/nws_ind_nws_legislat/article/0,2624,HPRO_26517_6022946,00.html http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/nws_ind_nws_legislat/article/0,2624,HPRO_26517_6022862,00.html Facing mounting concerns over the bleak outlook for jobs, more lawmakers on Capitol Hill last week showed interest in extending and possibly expanding the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit that is set to expire on Nov. 30. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:06:00 GMT http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/nws_ind_nws_legislat/article/0,2624,HPRO_26517_6022862,00.html http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/nws_ind_nws_legislat/article/0,2624,HPRO_26517_6022865,00.html In its continuing efforts to stabilize the U.S. housing market, the Obama Administration on Oct. 19 announced a new initiative for state and local housing finance agencies (HFAs) that will help support low mortgage rates and expand resources for low- and middle-income households to purchase or rent affordable homes. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:19:00 GMT http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/nws_ind_nws_legislat/article/0,2624,HPRO_26517_6022865,00.html