Following a report that the economy expanded an anemic .60 percent in the final quarter of 2007, the Federal Reserve s central bank cut key interest rates another 50 basis points to 3.0%. That is the target rate at which banks borrow money overnight from each other.
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Homeownership reached a record high in 2004 of nearly 70 percent, parallel to home sales approaching all-time record highs. Homebuying was such a popular sport that one in 10 U.S. residents owns a second home.
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The National Association of Realtors reports that both sales and prices were down in 2007, but there’s another measure which has also fallen — and this one is good news.
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If you leave your vacation home or second home unoccupied for extended periods, you could have some uninvited guests if you don’t take proper precautions.
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Here’s a quick quiz that should really hit home.
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Ever wonder why so few Realtor® websites even come close to reaching their potential for generating new business? It’s not for lack of site traffic, I know lots of agents who have all kinds of traffic but no new business to show for it. The answer lies in the fact that most sites are not [...]

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Condominium owners have a few special items to consider when purchasing insurance protection. The Insurance Information Institute recommends that condo owners have two policies to protect the condominium lifestyle.
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Martha Stewart, The Donald, Oprah, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton. As soon as you hear one of these names, a face pops into your mind. You probably can describe what each person does. You may even react emotionally. That’s because these people have brand presence. Through their own self promotion and a lot of help from [...]

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