Slaying the slump: Builders are using more incentives to attract ...
Story date: 2007-10-30 01:58:00
Added on: 2007-10-30 07:21:17
Courier News - Area developers and mortgage lenders are creating programs and offering deals to help ease the suffering that has come with the nation's housing market slump. Here's a look at what some area companies are offering to those trying to purchase a home ...
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