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Bitcoin, the health of housing and rich New Yorkers!

This article contains links to stories about Bitcoin and the IRS, the 25 wealthiest NYC suburbs and the health off the housing market in New York State and across the country!

These articles about Bitcoin and real estate, the Top 25 wealthiest NYC suburbs and the health of housing in your state were written at the Hallmark Abstract Service blog over the past two days. 

We welcome feedback as well as any suggestions for real estate content you would like to read going forward!

IRS ruling deals another blow to Bitcoin as a mainstream currency!

After Bitcoin faced the issues and turmoil surrounding Mt. Gox and the inability of owners to withdraw their money, now the IRS has issued a ruling that Bitcoin is not currency but is property.

Will this be the end for this cyber-currency for use in real estate transactions (and many other transactions as well) or just another bump in the road?
 
Read more in the article at HAS here.

Top 25 richest New York City bedroom communities!

Most people who follow real estate are well aware of the steep prices anyone will pay to either buy or rent in New York City.

But for the wealthy who look to live in the suburbs of NYC, where are the priciest places to buy?

Here is a list of the Top 25 at HAS!

How stable is your states housing market? (Interactive Chart)

The purpose of this Freddie Mac tool is to allow the user to monitor the health and the stability of the US housing market not only nationally, but on a state by state and Top 50 metro area basis as well!

See how your state is doing at HAS here.

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