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Interest Rate Drop Causes Mortgage Activity Surge	5/6/2008 10:00 PM
After a string of declining weeks, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced today that week-over-week mortgage activity surged 15.6 percent for the week ending May 2.
8 Smart Ways to Use Your Economic Stimulus Check	5/4/2008 10:00 PM
While it may be fun to go on a shopping spree, these ideas may help you set your home finances on a bit more solid foundation. Using economic stimulus money to shore up your budget makes some great long-term sense. Here are 8 smart ways to use your economic stimulus check for long-term budget improvement.
3 Reasons to Pay Off Debt With Your Stimulus Check	5/4/2008 10:00 PM
Think about how to use the economic stimulus rebate to improve your long-term financial health. Find three great reasons why paying off debt with that stimulus check is the best path to revving up the entire economy.
5 Ways to Use Your Stimulus Check for Home Improvements	5/1/2008 10:00 PM
Stimulus checks are in the mail and here are 5 great ways to spend those checks and know that the money was well spent. From upgrading your kitchen to taking advantage of tax credits for eco-friendly appliances, here are some suggestions to help you use your money wisely.
Fed cuts fed funds rate again - 7th consecutive cut	4/29/2008 10:00 PM
For the seventh consecutive meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut the Fed Funds Rate, this time reducing it to 2.00%.
HR 3221 - Foreclosure Prevention Act aids home buyers	4/28/2008 10:00 PM
In an effort to soothe a struggling housing market, Congress has taken yet another step to help homeowners and businesses weather the tough times they may be facing.
Budget-friendly, green ways to improve your back yard	4/24/2008 10:00 PM
Your back yard can look great without spending tons of money. And, surprise! Usually the most inexpensive ways to spruce up your yard are much friendlier to the environment than those large landscaping projects, anyway! How can hand tools and knowing where to plant your flowers help you get a better back yard? Get a list of supplies and complete instructions.
Credit crunch brings mortgage activity down	4/22/2008 10:00 PM
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced this morning that applications for mortgage loans, on a seasonally adjusted basis, decreased 14.2% last week when compared to the week prior.
Existing home sales dip - FHA may help raise sales	4/21/2008 10:00 PM
The National Association of Realtors announced today that total existing home sales - including singe-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops - decreased 2% in March when compared to the previous month's sales. New FHA and jumbo loan conforming limits are expected to reverse the trend this month.
7 easy household tips for going green	4/21/2008 10:00 PM
Lately, it seems like going green is one of the trendiest things to do! Fads aside, being environmentally friendly is one of the best things you can do for you wallet, your home, your health and your world. Here we've compiled some of the easiest, most cost-effective tips to get you on the road to savings and doing your part.

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