Time running out on $8000 tax credit


	Time running out on $8000 tax credit

Spokane_Realtor

8-20-2009 10:55 AM

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Spokane_Realtor says:

Adding in the time it takes to close on a home purchase the time is getting tight to get the first time home buyers tax credit. Buy now!

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