Category Archives: economy

Median wages in Md. fail to keep up with cost of basic needs, report says

Posted on February 24, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

By Caitlin Johnston and Carl Straumsheim, Special to The Baltimore Sun February 23, 2012 A family of three in Baltimore County needs about $62,000 just to make ends meet, a new report shows. And, without government assistance, minimum wage barely … Continue reading →

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Mortgage applications surge on refinancing demand: MBA

Posted on January 18, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

(Reuters) – Applications for home mortgages surged more than 20 percent last week, fueled by a wave of refinancing demand as interest rates dropped, an industry group said on Wednesday. The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted index of … Continue reading →

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Regalia To Present Economic Forecast At Will O’ The Wisp

Posted on January 7, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Jan. 5, 2012 Dr. Martin Regalia will present an economic forecast at the next Business Before Hours, sponsored by Susquehanna Bank, on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Will O’ the Wisp. The forum is scheduled to begin with a breakfast at … Continue reading →

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>Fed’s Kocherlakota: Headwinds to curb U.S. growth

Posted on February 4, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

>ST. PAUL, Minnesota | Fri Feb 4, 2011 8:20am EST ST. PAUL, Minnesota (Reuters) – Headwinds stemming from the collapse of the housing bubble will hold back the U.S. economy this year, keeping growth closer to 3 percent than 4 … Continue reading →

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Md. Transportation Secretary Reports “Good News” About State’s Economy

Posted on October 12, 2010 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Support the Republican Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! Oct. 7, 2010 Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Beverley Swaim-Staley said she had “a little bit of good news to share” during her department’s annual meeting with Garrett County … Continue reading →

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