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Can Trees Help Sell Your Home?
The population of the U.S. nearly doubled from 1950 to 2000 but with that growth our water demands more than tripled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The government predicts that there will be water shortages in 36 states by the year 2013. That8217;s disappointing news to homeowners who love their green lawns and think that they add value to their homes. The good news is that a yard can still look attractive and yet use less water to maintain its beauty.
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Hot Market: Lone Texas City Beats Odds in Economic Growth
A Brookings Institute report pointed out McAllen, Texas as 8220;the only major city in the country that saw growth in employment and output during the first quarter of 2009,8221; as reported in The Monitor, the Rio Grande Valley8217;s main newspaper and online news service.
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How to Engage an Expired Listing
If you8217;re a listing Agent, the two biggest questions you face are: Who do I call? and Where can I obtain Seller information? If you8217;re working to convert expired listings, the answers are right at your fingertips.
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Product	Rate	Change
30 Year Fixed	4.92%	-0.080%
15 Year Fixed	4.54%	-0.080%
3/1 ARM	6.00%	0.000%
5/1 ARM	5.81%	+0.630%
FHA 30 Year Fixed	5.19%	-0.380%
VA 30 Year Fixed	5.13%	-0.250%