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Housing Will Add To The Economy's Growth This Year Source: Kiplinger | March 17, 2011 It's another small sign that the economy is improving: Flickers of life in the housing industry. True, it's nowhere near the usual pattern, in which housing soars as a recession ends. But look for the industry t...

Poll: American Dream Of Homeownership Endures Source: Big Builder | March 18, 2011 Americans remain deeply committed to home ownership despite the housing downturn, with nearly nine of 10 homeowners saying they would buy their homes again, according to a new poll out Friday from the Allstate Corp...

10 Tips For A Cleaner, Safer Kitchen Source: Charlotte Observer | March 22, 2011 Sunday was the first day of spring. To get the cleaning season started right, we looked for the best advice on cleaning the busiest - and maybe dirtiest - room in the house: the kitchen. For a list of what we should ...

Why Are Some Cities Happier Than Others? Source: The Atlantic | March 22, 2011 In his book, Stumbling on Happiness, Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert notes that there are three great decisions in life that affect your happiness: "Where to live, what to do, and with whom to do it." The second tw...

He Says Maine. She Says Florida. How Couples Navigate One Of The Trickiest Issues In Retirement: Where To Live Source: The Wall Street Journal | March 21, 2011 It may be the trickiest and most troublesome issue couples face when approaching retirement: Where are you going to live? The prospect of...

Florida's Existing Home, Condo Sales Up In February 2011 Source: Big Builder | March 21, 2011 Florida's existing home and existing condo sales rose in February, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors. Existing home sales increased 13 percent last month with a total of 1...

How To Prepare Your Home For Emergencies Source: U.S. News & World Report | March 22, 2011 The worsening crisis in Japan has caused many people around the world to pause and consider their own preparedness plans. For instance, if Japan's crisis was happening close to your home, would you be able ...

A House Is a Home: Yes, It's A Roof And An Investment - But It's Far More Than That Source: National Journal | March 17, 2011 Although I may spend odd moments cruising through the listings to see what neighboring houses have sold for, my husband and I agree on one thing: "Who cares? We're not goi...

22 Markets To Watch: The 2011 BUILDER Market Health Index Source: Builder Magazine | March 22, 2011 The 22 markets profiled here provide a fascinating snapshot of an industry attempting to pick itself up off the ground. Some witnessed big permit increases last year, even though their economic met...

Mortgage Applications In U.S. Increase 16% In Biggest Advance Since June Source: Bloomberg | March 9, 2011 Mortgage applications in the U.S. rose last week, reflecting gains in purchases and refinancing that signal the housing market may be stabilizing. The Mortgage Bankers Association's index of...