Housing Starts Show Strength In Housing

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Single-Family Housing Starts rose to 447,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis in November — a 2 percent increase from October.

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Home Builders Experiencing Heavy Foot Traffic And Higher Sales Volume

In another good sign for the housing market, today’s home builders believe that the housing market has turned a corner. Homebuilder confidence is at a 19-month high.

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How To Keep Your Dishwasher Mold- and Mildew-Free

Your dishwasher is a breeding ground for mold and mildew. Here’s how to keep yours clean.

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Mortgage Payments Fall 12% Since February 2011

As mortgage rates drop, so do housing payments. It’s a good time to consider refinancing your home, or making an offer on a new one. Mortgage payment affordability has never been so high in history.

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Bank Repossessions Drop To A 44-Month Low

According to foreclosure-tracker RealtyTrac, November’s foreclosure filings fell 3 percent as compared to October, and 14 percent from November 2010.

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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (December 13, 2011 Edition)

Tuesday, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.

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America’s Best Places To Raise A Family, Listed By State

BusinessWeek recently released its 2011 America’s Best Place to Raise a Family rankings. College-town Blacksburg, Virginia took top honors, breaking a 2-year win streak for the Chicago, Illinois region.

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How To Clean A Cutting Board

Germ studies show that a kitchen cutting board carries up to 200 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. Here’s how to clean your cutting board.

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Reduce Long-Term Loan Costs With A 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage

For as low as 30-year fixed rate mortgage rates are today, 15-year fixed rate mortgage rates are even lower.

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Reduce Long-Term Loan Costs With A 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage

For as low as 30-year fixed rate mortgage rates are today, 15-year fixed rate mortgage rates are even lower.

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