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Housing credits? Worked, but …

The home buyer credits propped up the real estate business. But was it worth the cost?
by Paul Tosto

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The homebuyer tax credits expire

The homebuyer tax credits expire

The first-time homebuyer and move-up tax credits expire today. It's about time.

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Your career. What happened? Your stories

We asked what happened to your career in the recession. Now we know. Your powerful stories.
by Paul Tosto

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Minnesota housing: What do you see?

The federal home buyer tax credits expire Friday. What will that do to your housing market?
by Paul Tosto

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Economic Lookout: Housing frustration in Rochester

Economic Lookout: Housing frustration in Rochester

Moving from renter to home owner should be easy right now. But it isn't. A report from one of our Economic Lookouts
by Paul Tosto

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Paid internships a road out of recession?

Is a paid internship the best route in this economy for struggling, new college grads?
by Paul Tosto

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New home sales, percentages, and charts

New home sales, percentages, and charts

What does the new homes figure tell us about the economy?

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A scrapper’s life in the recession

A rise in metal prices and a tough recession make metal scrapping popular again.
by Paul Tosto

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