CORRECTION: Dollar slides, stays near record low vs euro (Reuters)

Reuters - The dollar hovered near a record low against the euro on Friday due to continuing concerns about weakness in the U.S. housing market and its impact on the broader economy.

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Time for the Fed to prevent a subprime rerun (FT.com)

FT.com - Ben Bernanke, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, gave a testimony of two halves on his semi-annual visit to Congress. In the monetary policy half he repeated the Fed's stance of the last year or so: more concerned about inflation than growth. In the other half he unveiled some sensible plans to prevent a repeat of the debacle in the subprime mortgage market.

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Salem's real estate market hums with small-city trend - OregonLive.com

Salem's real estate market hums with small-city trend
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But the real estate market here is buzzing at the moment. For-sale signs litter front yards, and the newspaper is fat with ads for homes. ...
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Fed chief says subprime losses could hit $100bn (FT.com)

FT.com - Total losses from the subprime mortgage meltdown may be in the order of $50bn to $100bn, according to estimates cited by Ben Bernanke in testimony to Congress on Thursday.

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NAR PULSE: EPA Guide Provides Critical Information on Lead-Based Paint

RISMEDIA, July 20, 2007??”The popular ???Lead-Based Paint Reference Guide??? provides brokers and agents with facts and information about the new federal regulations from a compliance and risk management perspective. Sections include the Five Basic Requirements for disclosure in the sales/lease transaction, answers to frequently-asked questions, practical advice, penalties for ...

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Some Subprime Investors Stay Upbeat, Fear Fire Sales

Some are wondering how bad it will get in the market for risky mortgages, while others worry they are selling their assets at a discount.

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Amid Housing Realities, Makeover Madness Subsides (Investor’s Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - It's bad enough that the housing market still has a case of the blahs.

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How to Safely Cut a Watermelon

RISMEDIA, July 20, 2007??”One of the most popular summer fruits is the watermelon. This cooling, sweet king of fruits is also very healthy Share This With a Friend

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Billions ride on Beckham’s success in U.S.

As David Beckham moves from a Spanish soccer pitch to delivering a polished sales pitch in his new role as American soccer idol, he will need to make both the Los Angeles Galaxy and its business partners prosper as he collects a hefty paycheck, starting with his guaranteed $6.5 million salary.

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Tech stocks lead Wall St rally (FT.com)

FT.com - Wall Street rallied yesterday as positive sentiment in the technology sector helped investors shrug off fresh worries about the hard-hit US subprime mortgage market.

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