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  1. Weekend's entertainment/food ideas: Think cool.Visit a pool or go to the Salt River. See a movie or a concert. ow.ly/bjhUs
  2. Latest Phoenix real estate report came out. Again prices up, inventory down, homes have multiple offers ow.ly/bjif5
  3. Expect a larger down payment and slightly higher interest rate when financing a second home bit.ly/KQXQKO
  4. US unemployment up to 8.2%, while AZ was reported a few days ago went down to 6.6% ow.ly/bimFp
  5. Phoenix unemployment dropped to 6.6% in April. More improvement ow.ly/bgJYZ
  6. LEDs: They use less electricity, last longer but cost more. bit.ly/JwkLIW
  7. Phoenix had population growth for yr ending 7/2011. From what I'm seeing in my real estate business, this yr will be more...
  8. Good news Phoenix foreclosure rate down again, bad news there won't be many foreclosures to help the shortage of homes ow.ly/bffRt
  9. Builder activity continues to be very strong in Chandler, Gilbert and Queen Creek, AZ. ow.ly/bfhb2
  10. Seems to me, this is carrying technology a tad too far. What do you think? ow.ly/bfezj
  11. Most inventories are shrinking and it’s looking like better conditions ahead bit.ly/L2Ik0W
  12. Case-Shiller Phoenix area home prices increased 2.75% for rolling average Jan, Feb, March over prior month ow.ly/be0an
  13. There may be more than the obvious to consider when buying a home bit.ly/KqXJrc
  14. Home is a place you should feel safe and secure. Here are a few tips you might want to consider: bit.ly/KXwtkZ
  15. On this Memorial Day. let us remember those Vets from Vietnam for their unrecognized service 40 yrs ago. Thank You ow.ly/bc6Vg
  16. Some experts are suggesting good annual increases over the next five years usat.ly/MBgjeY
  17. "Too big to fail" banks are doing just fine. ow.ly/b7MGu
  18. Weekend's entertainment/food ideas: Movies & BBQ ideas. Weather should be great. Remember those who served & sacrificed ow.ly/b8fGV
  19. In addition to privacy, window treatments increase property attaction, value and increased sales price for the seller. bit.ly/JLMUAX
  20. AZ auto loan delinquency rate is better than the national average. Another improving economic sign? ow.ly/b7F9T