The mortgage process — from pre-qualification to closing. Buying a new home is one of the most exciting and life-changing events many of us will ever experience. it’s important that you be well prepared and understand the steps involved in …

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Even with higher energy prices, consumers continued to spend freely on other items last month. The March sales figures from about two dozen large retail chain stores released on Thursday were stronger than expected. Consumer spending accounts for about 70% of economic activity, so this data was encouraging news for the economy.