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Single-Family Housing Starts Slip 0.2% In March

In March, single-family Housing Starts were down 0.2% from the month prior, or just 1,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis.

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Homebuilder Confidence Slips 3 Points In April

For the first time in 3 months, homebuilder confidence has slipped.

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How To Use Newspapers To Kill Garden Weeds

Newspapers can be as effective as pesticides in stopping weed growth.

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Mortgage Rates Fall For Third Straight Week

After a brief surge north 4 percent last month, mortgage rates have settled back near their lowest levels of all-time.

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Tax Tips : What To Do With Your Tax Refund

The typical U.S. taxpayer will receive roughly $3,000 in federal income tax refunds this year, an average of $250 per month. What would you do with an extra $250 per month?

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The Top 10 Cities In Which To Raise A Family

Looking for a great place to raise a family? Forbes Magazine has a list that may help you.

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Homes Get More Affordable On March Jobs Data

Last Friday, in its Non-Farm Payrolls report for the month of March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced 120,000 net new jobs created, plus combined revisions in the January and February reports of +4,000 jobs.

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Build Your Own Rain Barrel To Save Money, Environment

According to the EPA, during summer months, lawn and garden watering account for roughly 40% of a typical home’s water use.

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Jobs Report Due Friday; Mortgage Rates Expected To Change

If you’re out shopping for a home this week, or trying to lock a mortgage rate, with Friday comes home affordability risk. Consider locking your mortgage rate today.

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Fed Minutes Causes Mortgage Rates To Rise Suddenly

The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from its last FOMC meeting. Mortgage rates are rising on the news.

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