The housing implosion continues. But you can still unload your home or pick up a bargain

By Luke Mullins.

US News & World Report

Posted February 6, 2009
So, where the heck is this bottom? The question is stealing sleep from weary homeowners who have watched home prices plummet 21 percent from their 2006 peaks, evaporating more than $2 trillion in wealth last year. Meanwhile, government officials, who witnessed the U.S. housing market’s collapse tip the global financial system into chaos, are scratching their heads for answers. Yet the numbers keep heading south. How much more pain can this market dish out? Continue reading

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Ever since I was very young and first learned about martial arts, I’ve had the vision of becoming a black belt in some martial art. Well 2 years ago that vision began it’s first steps. My son who has been taking Tae Kwon Do for almost 4 years now, convinced me it was time to follow my dream. We made a deal. . . if he earned his green belt then I would join the club.
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