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Coldwell Banker Announces Home Sale

A Phoenix Realtor chain is trying to kick start the housing market by reducing prices by ten percent.

Bush: 'Our Entire Economy Is In Danger'

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Buyer's Market Doesn't Mean Home Deals

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Immigrants Founded Lehman Brothers

Three Bavarian immigrant brothers founded Lehman Brothers in Montgomery, Ala. More Details

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