U.S. economy slows to below trend - 2006-01-16
The U.S. economy expanded at the slowest pace in almost three years in the just-concluded fourth quarter, economists currently estimate. Led by what could be the most tepid consumer spending since 1991, the economy likely expanded at about a 2.7% annual pace in the quarter after 11 consecutive quarters of growth above 3%, economists say.
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The real estate Web lead machine - 2006-01-16
A growing number of consumers are turning to the Internet for real estate information. In reaction, more brokers and agents are attempting to figure out how to attract these people to their sites and build relationships that turn into sales. Some lead-generation companies don't develop their own brands online, but instead focus on linking the consumer with the brokerage brand.
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