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August home sales fail to see much boost from tax credit.


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 of an $8,000 first-time homebuyer's tax credit failed to translate into increased home sales in August in Lane County, data show.

With 266 sales, volume was down 19.8 percent from July and 16.4 percent from August 2008, the Regional Multiple Listing Service reported.

"We're seeing some hesitation still on the part of buyers," said Jody Johnstone, Realtor Realtor

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Eugene mortgage broker Fred Chamberlain said it may be that busy lenders have pushed closings into September; fall figures may be better.

Source: RMLS RMLS Regional Multiple Listing Service
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Date:Oct 5, 2009
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