Exec wants extended, expanded home-buying incentives

CHAMPAIGN – The president of the Coldwell Banker Real Estate chain is pressing for the first-time home buyer credit to be extended and greatly expanded.

But Jim Gillespie said he doesn't know how successful the proposal will be because it could push up the federal deficit.

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