November 21, 2009

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Existing home sales seen at highest since July 2007
Sales of existing U.S. homes likely rose for second consecutive month in October, reaching their highest level since July 2007, according to a Reuters poll, as buyers scrambled to take advantage of greater affordability and a first-time home buyer tax credit. Read more »

National News

What's Being Talked About

Justin says ...

You will keep the stickers as "proof". The Manufacturer will have documentation on their website as well. Fill in the form at tax time & you will be ok. find out more

from Replacement Windows for Tax Credit.
Peg says ...

Where do you send the stickers from the qualifying windows? How is it determined how much credit you get? Do you just note it when you file your federal taxes next year, or is there a form you send in? What is the qualifying energy savings needed?

from Replacement Windows for Tax Credit.
Roberta says ...

For tax purposes you need to have a manufacturer's statement that the specific windows you are purchasing qualify for the tax credit. In my case I had to save the stickers off the windows (Marvin Integrity) that give energy information.

from Replacement Windows for Tax Credit.
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from "Dollars For Dishwashers" Encourages Buying Energy-Efficient Appliances.
Sherry yollen says ...

The home sales increased because everyone is buying foreclosures. The worst is yet to come in my opinion. Denver Plumbing and Denver Plumber

from Pending Home Sales Jump In September.

Local News

Cleanup Begins After Weekend Storms Rake Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - National Weather Service crews are heading to southern Indiana to determine whether storm damage was caused by a tornado. Severe thunderstorms packing high winds raked much of Indiana on Sunday, tossing a school bus onto a building in Fayetteville, about 70 miles south of Indianapolis.
College Students Help Rebuild Flooded Homes

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) - College students from New York, California, Texas and other states are spending their spring break in western Indiana helping rebuild homes destroyed by last summer's flooding. More than 60 are expected to be in Terre Haute by tomorrow to take part in the United Way Alternative Spring Break.