Rate on 30-year mortgage ticks up to 4 percent

WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on the 30-year mortgage hovered above the record low for a third straight week. But cheap mortgage rates have done little to boost home sales or refinancing.Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate on the 30-year loan ticked up to 4 percent from 3.99 percent. Six weeks ago, it dropped to a record low of 3.94 percent, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.The...

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Rate on 30-year fixed mortgage falls to 3.98 pct.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage hovered above its record low for a fourth straight week. But cheap mortgage rates have done little to boost home sales or refinancing.Freddie Mac says the rate on the 30-year fixed loan fell to 3.98 percent from 4 percent the previous week. Seven weeks ago, it dropped to a record low of 3.94 percent, according to the National Bureau...

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U.S. Housing Market Still On Life Support

With each passing year, the former Oracle of the Fed, Alan Greenspan, is reminded that there really was a housing bubble and lowering interest rates to record lows just matters worse.  Nearly four years after the housing market peak in 2007, record low mortgage rates are no match for falling incomes and 9% unemployment.The Case-Shiller Home Price Index, released on Tuesday, showed that nation...

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U.S. Housing Market Still On Life Support; Prices At 2003 Levels

With each passing year, the former Oracle of the Fed, Alan Greenspan, is reminded that there really was a housing bubble and lowering interest rates to record lows just made matters worse.  Nearly four years after the housing market peak in 2007, record low mortgage rates are no match for falling incomes and 9% unemployment.The Case-Shiller Home Price Index, released on Tuesday, showed that nation...

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Home market being held back by wary first-timers

WASHINGTON (AP) — This should be a great time to buy a first home. Prices have sunk to 2002 levels. Sellers are waiting anxiously as homes languish on the market. Mortgage rates are their lowest ever.Yet the most likely first-time homeowners, especially young professionals and couples starting families, won't buy these days. Or they can't. Or they already did, during the housing boom. And their absence...

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New Women’s Heart Link Networking Location Opens in Lockport, NY

The Heart Link Women’s Network®, with over 200 locations in the U.S., Canada and Australia, is pleased to announce its expansion into Lockport, NY.Lockport, NY (PRWEB) December 21, 2012The Heart Link Network® welcomes a new women’s networking Leader in Lockport, NY. Linda is a Director for Melaleuca and also a Distributor for SendOutCards and she is excited to serve her community leading networking...

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Intereum Partners With Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life Company – for the Commitment Day Challenge

Intereum has partnered with Life Time Fitness and the Commitment Day challenge for 2013.Plymouth, Minnesota (PRWEB) December 21, 2012Intereum has partnered with Life Time Fitness and the Commitment Day challenge for 2013. This first ever Commitment Day fitness revolution is urging all Americans to commit to a healthy and active way of life. On January 1, 2013, hundreds of thousands of Americans will...

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Stemedica and Scripps to Jointly Investigate Therapeutic Effect of Ischemia Tolerant Mesenchymal Stem Cells (itMSC) and Stem Cell Factors in Lung Injury and Sepsis

Stemedica Cell Technologies, Inc., a leading manufacturer of adult ischemia tolerant allogeneic stem cells and stem cell factors announced that the Company has signed an agreement with The Scripps Research Institute to investigate the role of Stemedica’s ischemia tolerant human mesenchymal stem cells and stem cell factors as a therapy for severe lung injury and sepsis.San Diego, CA (PRWEB) December...

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ProvidaStaff,LLC Reports on Increased Travel Therapy & PRN Career Opportunities During The Holidays

ProvidaStaff LLC, finds more job openings for Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Nurses for travel therapy and PRN positions during the holiday season.Huntersville, NC (PRWEB) December 21, 2012ProvidaStaff, LLC has seen an increased number of travel therapy and PRN positions needed with its healthcare clients to provide services during the holiday season. This has...

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Fat Burning Furnace: Review Examining Rob And Karen Poulos' Fat Loss Training Program Released By DietsAndFitnessGuides.com

DietsAndFitnessGuides.com releases a review of Rob and Karen Poulos' Fat Burning Furnace program, a fat loss system based on healthy nutrition and full body workouts to ignite the body's natural fat burning power.Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) December 21, 2012"Rob And Karen Poulos' Fat Burning Furnace is one of the most popular fat loss guides available, so we were eager to review the program for our website...

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