Washington – The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.9 percent annual rate in the final three months of last year, a sharp upward revision that caps three straight quarters of healthy growth. The Trump administration is hoping the economy will accelerate further this year, aided by sizable tax cuts
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US pending home sales rise 3.1 percent in February by Paul Wiseman, AP Economics Writer
The pace of Americans signing contracts to buy homes picked up last month, rebounding from a drop in January. But a shortage of homes on the market continues to weigh on the housing market. The National Association of Realtors said Wednesday that its pending sales index rose 3.1 percent in
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Congratulations by broker Doug Van Nortwick to Perry Hester 2017 TOP PRODUCER for ERA
Congratulations by broker Doug Van Nortwick to Perry Hester 2017 TOP PRODUCER for ERA
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Happy Valentine’s Day from Debbi and Perry Hester
From Debbi and Perry Hester, We are sending you all our hugs for a Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your family! Thank you very much, Debbi and Perry
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El Paso’s 3.7% jobless rate below Texas, national levels by Vic Kolenc, El Paso Times
El Paso County’s unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent in December, which continued to be below Texas and national unemployment rates, according to data released Friday. El Paso’s unemployment rate dropped to a historic low 3.3 percent in October, adjusted down from the previously reported 3.4 percent rate, according to the
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How Much Home Can a Household Afford?
Housing affordability is broadly defined as the ability of a household (or family) earning the median income to qualify for the median-priced home. The fundamental determinants—home price and household income—have diverged since the recovery from the Great Recession, causing national and statewide declines in housing affordability. The Real Estate Center’s
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Debbi Hester sells Park Hills in 90 days!
News on El Paso Economic Growth
El Paso economic growth to slow in 2018, UTEP forecasts El Paso’s economy is expected to chug along in 2018 at a slightly slower pace than in 2017, and slower than growth projections for the United States economy, according to University of Texas at El Paso economists. El Paso’s job
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