Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit 2009-2010

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: November 9, 2009

The President signed a bill on November 6, 2009 that extends the federal tax credit for first-time home buyers and creates a new tax credit for repeat buyers who purchase a new primary residence. Who qualifies for the extended credit? First-time home buyers* who purchase homes between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010**. Current … Continue reading Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit 2009-2010

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Quotes about Afghanistan – Ralph Peters

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: November 7, 2009

The quotes below were taken from Ralph Peters‘ article “Blood for nothing” that appeared in the New York Post on October 28, 2009. Quote 1:  “AFGHANISTAN isn’t completely hopeless, just useless.” Quote 2:  “Apart from the curious notion that sending more Infantrymen is the way to win hearts and minds, the hearts and minds of … Continue reading Quotes about Afghanistan – Ralph Peters

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Health Care Reform: Perhaps Our Last Chance

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: November 5, 2009

The President promised change.  The question is; change to what?  If you haven’t asked that question, and millions of Americans haven’t, you’re doing yourself and your family a disservice.  Change for the pure sake of change is foolish. Reform means different things to different people and the House and Senate continue their quest to “reform … Continue reading Health Care Reform: Perhaps Our Last Chance

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Does It Really Matter if the Honolulu, Hawaii Real Estate Market Has Hit Bottom?

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: November 4, 2009

Just about every person I speak with about real estate asks the same question:  have we hit bottom yet?  The following paragraphs answer that question with another question:  does it matter? Whether Honolulu real estate hit bottom a few months ago or is going to bottom out a few months down the road, I think … Continue reading Does It Really Matter if the Honolulu, Hawaii Real Estate Market Has Hit Bottom?

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Not Yet Widespread in Hawaii

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: November 1, 2009

The Centers for Disease Control reported that influenza activity continued to increase in the United States during the week of October 11-17, 2009.  Flu activity is now widespread in 46 states, but Hawaii is not one of them (see the map below).   Visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness are increasing sharply and are higher than … Continue reading Swine Flu (H1N1) Not Yet Widespread in Hawaii

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