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Housing Possibilities

Purchasing a home is generally regarded as a good investment compared to renting as it allows the owner to build personal equity. 67.4 percent of American adults own their home and 84 percent of owner-occupied homes are detached single family units. Only 29 percent of homeowners, however, actually own their home free of any mortgage. A home is normally the most expensive purchase a family ever makes and always deserves careful consideration. Continue reading

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Climate Change Progress

Governments are finally acceding to warnings from climate scientists concerning climate change due to the rapidly increasing number of extreme weather events. U.S. goals, while fairly ambitious, remain potentially achievable with the major obstacles being political rather than technological. Continue reading

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