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Tax Credit Boosts Home Sales, But Risks Fraud

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Oct. 24, 2009
Existing home sales were up 9.4 percent in September. That's the highest level in more than two years. Both new and existing home sales are benefiting from a government program to give first-time buyers a big tax credit. Industry advocates want to see it renewed, but critics point out the program...
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