Americans delay home improvements in latest blow to US housing market
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High housing costs and low home supply are stifling American mobility
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Where did the home buyers go? 7% mortgage rates sap any remaining energy from the housing market
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Warren Davidson is the latest Republican to oppose the House budget
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The brightest spot in the housing market is fading fast
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FirstFT: Ukraine agrees minerals deal in bid to improve US ties
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Meet the House un-American activities caucus
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