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Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008
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TODAY'S TOP STORY
Chicken Little Doesn’t Sell Houses
By Mike Parker

RISMEDIA, Dec. 9, 2008—“One day, Chicken Little was walking in the woods when—KERPLUNK—an acorn fell on her head. ‘Oh my goodness!’ said Chicken Little. ‘The sky is falling!” Thus begins a timeless tale that seems more relevant Continued >

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TODAY'S FEATURED STORIES
New Home Marketing Companies Struggle to Survive
By George W. Mantor

RISMEDIA, Dec. 9, 2008—Lost among the bank failures and resale downsizing has been the plight of new home sales and marketing companies. Continued >
In a Down Market, There’s Always Opportunity
By Stephanie Andre

RISMEDIA, Dec. 9, 2008—Do you like the instant feedback and customer service you are able to get on a number of consumer websites? So does Home Warranty of America (HWA). Continued >
New Low Mortgage Rates Out of Reach
RISMEDIA, Dec. 9, 2008—(MCT)—Many of the would-be borrowers who have bombarded mortgage lenders with phone calls since interest rates dropped last week are finding they don't qualify for loans. Continued >
Treasury Plan Gets Mixed Reaction from Housing Pros: State Perspective
RISMEDIA, Dec. 9, 2008—(MCT)—There's nothing like record-low mortgage rates to excite potential home buyers. At least that's what the Treasury Department hopes. The government is reportedly considering a proposal Continued >
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TODAY'S HOME SPUN WISDOM
Holidays Don't Have to Be Stressful
By Kathy Manweiler
RISMEDIA, Dec. 9, 2008—(MCT)—Stress often goes hand-in-hand with the holidays. Whether you're wondering how to find enough time to finish your to-do list or you're worrying about how much money Continued >
MORE NEWS STORIES
Conference Board Employment Trends Index Signals More Strong Employment Declines to Come

VHT Launches YouTube Posting Service for Real Estate Videos

Although Interest Rates Plunge, Credit Reporting System Prevents Many Borrowers from Seizing Opportunities

Consumer Reports Survey: 56 Percent of Americans Think U.S. Needs to Help Citizens More in Tough Economy

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