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Checking the Home Buying Pulse

By WTOP Staff

New home sales in the U-S rose 3-point-6% IN July. Forclosure sales down a bit. With record low interest rates right now, District area home prices were among those, up by 5-7% on average. VA home sales up by 4%, MD gains 5%, & DC returns to the peak levels of 2006. Another good sign, car companies say they’re selling more trucks to contractors building new homes these days.

Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.
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