New York Times Homebuyer tax credit to be extended, expanded Newberg Graphic “The first credit had a tremendous stabilizing effect on the local market,” said Stewart Brown of Valley Mortgage . “We've actually seen a small amount of …

The Associated Press THE INFLUENCE GAME: Business aided by jobless bill The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Emergency help for the jobless will be a huge windfall for Realtors, homebuilders, mortgage bankers and others, and that's no accident. ..

100 Mortgages Was Extending the Homebuyer Credit a Good Idea? The AtlanticWire (blog) Critics argue it's inefficient stimulus , fuel for needless homebuilding, and a handout to the real estate industry.

THE INFLUENCE GAME: Jobless aid helps business The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Emergency help for out-of-work Americans will be a huge windfall to Realtors, homebuilders, mortgage bankers and others, and that's no accident … and more