It will hardly get prices moving upwards again and will do little to encourage homeowners to move or first-time buyers to step into the market.

Marketing - The packaging and labels can be used by marketers to encourage potential buyers to purchase the product.

That means that returns on the new bonds may have to be increased to encourage buyers.

While business activity overall was only moderate, there was a generous flow of positive news to encourage buyers.

In particular, the dollar's recent strength has encouraged buyers of equities.

Mr. Kerkorian, who is 76, has a record of making successful bets on companies, and that may well encourage other buyers.

The interest rate cuts will help to encourage buyers in the New Year.

Despite the complexity and the limits, she encouraged buyers to take every credit to which they are entitled.

A decision to cut the capital gains rate would provide a reason for nervous investors to take profits, but it might also encourage buyers.

Another factor sustaining high sales volume was the stability of the region's economy, which apparently encouraged buyers to feel safe about buying property.