Buy, buy, buy, is the mantra of Realtors and mortgage brokers across the country. With housing prices stalled, or worse, falling in many regions, how will individuals be able to purchase if money for a down payment is an issue?

To help offset this problem the federal government is trying to push-start housing sales by broadening the use of the housing credit.

The federal stimulus package allows a maximum $8,000 tax credit, which can be used up front for a down payment for first-time homebuyers who purchase a home through November 2009.

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