MARTA worthy for homebuyers - 2004-01-27
Decreasing traffic congestion and air pollution in metro Atlanta is a multifaceted problem. The "Smart Commute" program announced Monday by the Federal National Mortgage Association sounds as if it could be one of them.

Under the program, prospective homeowners who buy in areas within a half-mile of a MARTA bus stop or rail line can qualify for a larger mortgage than they would otherwise. Loan applicants must verify that they only have one car and agree to use public transportation for their daily commute.
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Analysts Expect Slowdown in Twin Falls, Idaho-Area Homebuilding in 2004 - 2004-01-27
This could be the year that tells how much of Twin Falls' housing boom is effected by the same mortgage rates that have boosted the market nationwide, and how much of that local home building to attribute to western Magic Valley's rapid job creation.

For three years, economists have predicted a decline in the nation's home-building market. But new-home sales and starts have continued to soar.
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