D.C. a Best City for the next decade: Kiplingers Washington Business Journal: The magazine noted that D.C. gained more new residents between July 2008 and July 2009 than it did in any other one-year period since World War II. | Columbia Heights to get more condos Washington Business Journal: The site sits near a mix of hot spots, including a hip coffee shop, RedRocks and the incoming Meridian Pint bar. |
Home sales soar 15% in April CNN Money: April was the second straight month of increases. In March new home sales snapped a four-month losing streak and surged� at the fastest single-month rate in 47 years. | More cities on the brink of bankruptcy CNBC: The overall problem is that the $2.8 trillion muni bond market, long considered one of the safest havens for investors, now faces a daunting level of debt, |
New home sales numbers good sign for economy Seeking Alpha: April was crunch time to get in under the wire to claim the expiring tax credit. Thus, it is very likely that we will see a bit of a hangover next month. | New home prices: Median lowest since 2003 Calculated Risk: Since modification programs and foreclosure delays limited the number of distressed sales - many buyers at the low end found buying a new home easier. |
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