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Fannie Mae National Survey

With everyone’s concern with the housing market, Fannie Mae put together a pretty complete survey of national concerns about owning vs renting and demographics of owning vs renting. Check it out at tinyurl.com/434aaeg

Cold Winter Day at the Bird Feeder

Guarding the Bird feeder

It’s nice and warm inside by the fire but it’s a different story outside. A gentle snow has covered the ground and the birds are busy exploring the new bird feeder. One male Cardinal has spent most of the day making sure he has his share of the bird seed. Titmouses, chickadees and sparrows have also been feasting in the snow.

Tax Credit Closing Date Extended

If you haven’t heard yet, Congress finally approved the extension for the first time home buyer credit closing date to September 30. Someone just called me and asked if they could still get the credit if they bought a house tomorrow and closed by 30 September. Sorry Bill, this only applies if you had a radified contract on a house prior to the April 30, 2010 dealline. (However, service members who were on official extended duty outside of the United States for at least 90 days between Jan.1, 2009 and May 1, 2010, may qualify for a one-year extension.)