Business Stories from July 3, 2011 (Change date)
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Homebuyer reality check: It's a buyer's marketJul 04, 2011 8:10 am - Why are so few people buying houses? One of the key reasons is falling prices. Although lower prices encourage true bargain hunters to look for deals, they can also sca...
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'Mortgage Approved!' 5 factors that make it happenJul 04, 2011 8:10 am - NEW YORK — There's rarely been a better time to buy a home. If only you could get approved for a mortgage. Despite the persistent uncertainty in the housing market, a st...
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Same-sex marriage law may provide economic boonJul 05, 2011 6:06 am - Barbara Simkins might have been just another struggling bed-and-breakfast owner after opening the Green Rocks Inn near the New York state line in Ridgefield, Connecticut...
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Cheerios still going strong at 70Jul 03, 2011 6:01 am - BUFFALO, N.Y. — Here’s a little quiz for the breakfast table: What is the most popular cereal brand in American grocery stores? Hint: It’s been General Mills’ top name s...
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REITs hold up despite housing market's double-dipJul 03, 2011 4:54 pm - BOSTON — Real estate investing doesn't have to be a losing proposition, whether home prices continue to slip or not. Ross Meredith has a lot of money riding on that noti...
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Not all diamonds are a good dealJul 03, 2011 4:54 pm - NEW YORK — There are few things as confusing to buy as a diamond. Most people don’t shop for one more than once or twice in their lives, so they don’t know what a reason...
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Yes, you can still sell your home in a down marketJul 04, 2011 8:10 am - The home next door is in foreclosure. The neighbors down the street just put their house up for sale at a ridiculous discount. And “For Sale” signs litter lawns all over...
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8 things investors should know about REITsJul 03, 2011 6:01 am - Here’s a look at eight things investors should know before they invest in real estate investment trusts: 1. REITs defined: REITs are companies that own income-producing ...
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Kohl’s, Intel lead in ranking of renewable energy usersJul 03, 2011 4:54 pm - Intel Corp., the world’s largest chip maker, and the U.S. department-store chain Kohl’s Corp. are the top corporate users of renewable energy, Bloomberg New Energy Finan...
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New travel passes mean more choices, less moneyJul 04, 2011 8:10 am - NEW YORK — Skip lines, pay less and get your money back for tickets you bought but didn't use? Not a bad vacation, if you do the research ahead of time. That's the goal ...
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