Surging house prices fail to deter first-time buyers - 2004-03-15
First-time buyers are going back to the housing market despite another month of surging prices, the National Association of Estate Agents said today.

The figures have come as a surprise to some industry experts. They are in marked contrast to a sur vey published last month by Halifax, the UK's biggest mortgage lender. It reported that the plight of first-time buyers had worsened and concluded that they are now priced out of the market in eight out of 10 towns.
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Iowa-Based Custom Molding Firm Enters High-End Home Market - 2004-03-15
A northwest Cedar Rapids business has entered the market for new homes that highlights the owner's character and tastes.

Spur Millwork Inc., 225 K Ave. NW, manufactures custom wood molding and doors for new home construction as well as remodeling and expansion of existing homes. Historic low mortgage rates have spurred home building, creating a thriving market for building material suppliers.
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