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ADVERTISEMENT The federal homebuyer tax credit is expiring. The signed purchase contract deadline is April 30, 2010. Find out if your clients are eligible. Act now TODAY'S TOP STORIES = Premium Member News - Join Now » Tuesday, April 20, 2010 How to fix housing policy By INMAN NEWS The Obama administration is gathering public opinion on how to improve the housing finance system, including the operations of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the federal government's role in the system. More » Finding value in fractional ownership Letters to the Editor Big profits for subprime prophets Book Review: 'The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine' Agents: leave building codes to experts Major red flags should lead buyer to reconsider purchase OTHER TOP STORIES Measuring social media savvy Wolff sentenced to 4.5 years in prison Avoid house-rich, cash-poor pickle The big picture: China, Wall Street, jobs Latest News »	ADVERTISEMENT Meet the leaders in real estate technology and innovation. Don't miss the best real estate tech conference - Real Estate Connect SF. Bigger and better than ever. July 13-15, 2010. Register Today! NOTABLE QUOTE "Risk-averse sellers can be skittish about working with buyers who have a low cash downpayment. It's wise to include a mortgage preapproval letter with your offer. Also, some sellers aren't in a position to accept an offer that's contingent on the sale of the buyers' home." --Dian Hymer MOST COMMENTS How to be a 'Brand New Broker' Crackdown on independent contractors Adapting to Gen X, Y clients
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