Can you afford the home you want? - 2005-03-16
If you're thinking of purchasing a new home, you're in luck, because you can still take advantage of record-low mortgage rates. What does that mean for you? Simply put, you can afford more in a house.

Lower interest rates allow you to buy a larger home that you otherwise might not be able to afford. So, today's housing market allows you to purchase additional space to accommodate you and your family - without breaking the bank.
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Economists: Housing Slump Could Dampen US Economy - 2005-03-16
The U.S. economy is in an upturn, and many analysts forecast a continued recovery. But economic forecasters in Los Angeles warn of storm clouds on the horizon. At a time of rising interest rates, they see worrying signs in the nation's booming housing market.

U.S. retail receipts are higher. So is factory production. Jobs are being created and the U.S. economy grew at a rate of nearly four percent last year.
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