Tax incentives have had the desired effect of generating demand for housing, and once that incentive is withdrawn there will be a lull.

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Right now, a series of tax incentives and other steps to promote hiring are taking effect.

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So right now, a series of additional tax incentives and other steps to promote hiring are taking effect.

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Right now, a series of additional tax incentives and other steps to promote hiring are going to take effect.

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