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Putting the Success of the Homebuyer Tax Credit in Perspective

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Adrienne Gonzalez

“Yes, it is a success, if the objective was to demonstrate that people will take free money if you give it to them.”

– Joe Kristan, explaining the success of the homebuyer tax credit program, which ends today.

Posted in Quote of the DayTagged First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit, Never underestimate the power of free money, Tax Credits

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