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Active communities for the over-55 set and "move-up" buyers, meaning growing families, will very likely get sidewalks, says Pulte spokeswoman Valerie Dolenga.
Bruised Feelings and Skinned Knees Litter Suburban Sidewalk Politics S. Mitra Kalita 2011
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The company, which caters largely to affluent move-up buyers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, is considered one of the sector's best performers and analysts watch its performance closely.
Tax Benefit Lifts Toll Bros. Mia Lamar 2011
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Perhaps more importantly, economists say, the region continues to both attract and keep those house hunters still missing in many areas: first-time, move-up and downsizing buyers, as opposed to luxury or investment buyers.
In Washington, a Housing Thaw S. Mitra Kalita 2011
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NBA Finals start date (possible move-up to June 3).
Basketball News: NBA & Fantasy Stories, Teams, Stats & Scores - USATODAY.com 2009
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Perhaps more importantly, economists say, the region continues to both attract and keep those house hunters still missing in many areas: first-time, move-up and downsizing buyers, as opposed to luxury or investment buyers.
In Washington, a Housing Thaw S. Mitra Kalita 2011
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The elder Mr. Toll is famous for building garish McMansions in the suburbs for wealthy move-up buyers.
Recasting a Brooklyn Warehouse Robbie Whelan 2012
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"But it was also significant when the government added the $6,500 tax credit for the move-up buyers," Birch says.
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The Fort Worth, Texas, company runs a program to help potential buyers improve their credit worthiness and it has also increased its focus on move-up buyers.
D.R. Horton Swings to Profit Mia Lamar 2012
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Buyers like Kelsey have been in a final sprint for the past week to meet Friday's deadline for signing purchase contracts to stay eligible for the tax credit, worth up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers and up to $6,500 for move-up buyers.
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In addition to first-time home buyers, some homeowners are taking advantage of the $6,500 tax credit to sell their homes and become move-up buyers.
Sioux Falls, S.D., real estate market escaped the worst 2010
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