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AARP Backing Health Care Bill

11-10-09

Joe Jackson: Real Estate Agent in Columbus, OH

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AARP and the American Medical Association are both supporting the health insurance reform bill that will soon come up to vote in the House of Representatives. AARP being composed of over 40-million strong seniors, this is no small endorsement.

President Barack Obama heralded these two major endorsements for his health insurance reform bill overhaul as House Democratic leaders pushed toward a vote Saturday on the far-reaching legislation remaking of the U.S. health-care system.

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Finished my CPDE class November 2009! Tony was a great instructor!

11-06-09

Joe Jackson

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Office: (614) 888-1000 x322

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CPDE class November 2009

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I AM ATTENDING THE CDPE( CERTIFIED DISTRESSED PROPERY EXPERT) CLASS TODAY!

11-05-09

Joe Jackson

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I have dabbled in short sales and have had some successes and some nightmares. Time to "D" up and get real, as I can not continue to ignore 30% of the market.

Lot's of good info in this class, getting ready for day 2. I suggest you visit www.cpde.com and check it out.

Have you taken this class, and if so, what is your opinion?

Are you doing short sales and are finding challenges? Let's share some information to help move this process along for all of us!

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6.1 Percent Rise in Pending Home Sales

11-04-09

Joe Jackson

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In September, pending home sales have risen. The housing market has been rebounding from the worst downturn in decades. The volume of signed contracts to buy previously occupied homes rose for the eighth straight month in September. Buyers scrambled to take advantage of the $8000 tax credit for first-time owners which expires at the end of November. An aggressive federal intervention to lower mortgage rates has brought more buyers into the market..

Pending sales stats:

West ↑ 10%

Midwest ↑ 8%

South ↑ 5%

Northeast ↓ 2%

Congress is currentyl moving to extend the credit to buyers who sign a sales agreement by April 30 of 2010. Lawmakers also want to add a $6,500 credit for buyers moving into other homes as long as they have been living in their current residence at least 5 years.

With foreclosures still on the rise, an extended and expanded tax credit would help absorb this incoming inventory.

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