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Housing Market Monitor

May 7, 2008 — Inflation and the Falling Dollar are Pushing Mortgage Interest Rates Higher

New Fannie Mae Policy would allow homeowners who owe more than their house is worth to refinance to a lower interest mortgage.

Jobs Byte

May 2, 2008 — Unemployment Stable, but Construction and Manufacturing Continue to Shed Jobs

Health care employment has grown at a 3.1 percent annual rate this year.

GDP Byte 

April 30, 2008 — Inventories and War Spending Keep Economy Growing in First Quarter

A rising savings rate will slow growth for the rest of the year.

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