Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC ) and JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM ) are the two biggest players in the mortgage origination business. This Friday, both megabanks will report earnings and hold conference calls
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Are Big Banks Fighting for Your Mortgage?
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Have a kid-friendly move
Moving can be stressful for any adult. But what about your kids? What effects does it have on them?
http://bit.ly/Zlj205
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The home bidding wars are back!
The bidding wars are back. Seemingly overnight, many of the nation's major housing markets have gone from stagnant to sizzling, with for-sale listings drawing offers from a large number of house hunters.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Taking the "LEED" in Green Buildings
As Kermit the Frog once said, “It’s not easy being green;” especially in the construction of ‘green’ buildings.
http://bit.ly/Y8orrS
Living near a winning baseball team: higher home prices?
Will your major league baseball team make the cut? Find out if Real Estate prices go up if you live near a winning stadium.
http://bit.ly/Y8nhwD
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Here's What's Happening in April 2013
IT'S HOME & GARDEN TIME! Take advantage of all the great tips and idea's this event provides.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
7 industries that prey on our weaknesses
Think about your gym, which you visit so infrequently you’re practically making a charity donation to Bally Total Fitness. Or the diet cleanse you spent $100 on ... when you could have paid $30 in healthy groceries that would have also done the trick.
http://bit.ly/103NT4C
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
Fannie Mae sees housing upturn as 'intact'
Despite some bumps in the road, the housing upturn is "intact" and rising home prices are expected to boost.
Construction starts on Denver Trader Joe's
Finally Trader Joe's is coming to Denver. I'm excited! What do you guy's think?
Five Ways Investing in Real Estate Can Save You Money
If you thinking about investing, this article is a must read.
According to Brad Hettich, President and CEO of Commercial Lending X, there are several ways to save money fast, but chief among them is investing in real estate.
http://bit.ly/11cqA9Z
Friday, March 29, 2013
Foreclosure Rates and Mortgage Delinquencies Drop As Prices, Equity Rise
The good news emanating from housing markets across the U.S. is bleeding into the distressed portions of those same market. As prices have begun rising and inventories have remained low, we’ve seen the equity of homeowners increasing and sellers finding more confidence.
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http://bit.ly/YJdXoS
Thursday, March 28, 2013
ARM, 15-Year, or 30-Year: What's the Right Mortgage For You?
When it comes to taking out a mortgage to buy or refinance a home, there are a lot of decisions to be made. An important one is deciding what kind of mortgage you want.
http://bit.ly/10hncqD
Regulators roll out streamlined mortgage modification program
In a push to simplify mortgage modifications, federal regulators announced a streamlined process that doesn't require borrowers to prove a hardship.
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http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-mortgage-modification-20130328,0,5188930.story
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
US Home Prices Rise 8-1pct
U.S. home prices rose in January at the fastest annual pace since June 2006, just before the housing bubble burst. The gain shows the housing recovery is strengthening ahead of the all-important spring buying season.
Read more:US home prices rise 8.1 pct., most since June 2006 - The Denver Posthttp://www.denverpost.com/realestate/ci_22872327/us-home-prices-rise-8-1-pct-most#ixzz2OglvCKVT
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Is it time to move or improve?
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2013
What makes a small town big on culture?
Read more: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/The-20-Best-Small-Towns-to-Visit-in-2013-196855051.html#ixzz2OgNRaNYc
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Monday, March 25, 2013
How to Get Pre-approved for a Mortgage
How to Get Pre-approved for a Mortgage
Prospective homebuyers may be chomping at the bit as the housing market shows signs of recovery, but the path to getting a mortgage can be strenuous. Many housing markets have shifted to favor h..
http://bit.ly/X54rKs
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Survey shows most desired home features
Of all the compromises homebuyers are willing to make when it comes to features, the two features they seem either least willing to give up or most able to find are central air conditioning and cable-, satellite TV-, or Internet readiness, according to reportfrom the National Association of Realtors.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Outdoor Recreation: America's Overlooked Economic Giant
While over looking the figures of the latest Outdoor Recreation Economy report and realizing that Americans spend more on outdoor recreation ($646 billion) than they do on either pharmaceuticals ($331 billion) or gasoline ($354 billion).
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http://www.wengerna.com/blog/outdoor-recreation-americas-overlooked-economic-giant/
http://bit.ly/YkfheJ
Metro Denver tops 2.6M residents; 21st largest nationwide
The Denver metro area has gained 101,731 residents since the 2010 Census, according to new Census Bureau estimates Thursday.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Denver Union Station Update #113
Beyond the obvious importance to the region’s transportation future, one of the other benefits of the Denver Union Station project is the addition of several new public spaces to Downtown Denver.
Comfort Food Makes Bad Mood Worse.
We eat comfort food to improve our mood. So how annoying is it that a new study suggests that if you eat junk food or binge when you’re feeling down, you might just end up feeling worse?
Read more at http://www.inquisitr.com/574717/comfort-food-makes-bad-mood-worse/#8jCHEEDWiHquuvdS.99
http://bit.ly/ZbGnAL
A block from Trader Joe's first Denver store, 16 urban townhomes with garages open Mar. 15
One block from where legendary California gourmet-grocer Trader Joe’s is readying its first Denver store.
Koelbel Urban Homes is working with San Diego-based Pathfinder Group, preparing to open 16 spacious urban-styled townhomes, each with an attached 2-car garage. Eight of the homes come on the market Friday, Mar. 15; when potential buyers can view a furnished model that showcases the new-urban lifestyle.
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http://denvertomorrow.com/blog/
Monday, March 18, 2013
3 Top Tips To Selecting The Right Home For Your Family
Whether you are moving to a new house with children or you are buying your first Greenville home with the intention of raising future little ones there, many factors will come into play when making your decision.
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http://amortgageblogbyfrank.com/1288/3-top-tips-to-selecting-the-right-home-for-your-family/
http://bit.ly/109oib9
Surge in renewable energy as solar panel prices plummet.
The global deployment of renewable energy from wind, solar and biofuels grew in 2012 but the income from the sector remained flat due to the plummeting costs for solar photovoltaic panels.
http://bit.ly/YkdQNz
Why Do Short Sales Take So Long?
It’s a question many real estate agents hear from clients: Why do short sales take so long?
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http://www.zillowblog.com/2013-03-15/why-do-short-sales-take-so-long/
http://bit.ly/YkcTVm
Friday, March 15, 2013
Beautiful Designer Bedrooms
Girl's Room in Paisley
Designer Windsor Smith decorated a Los Angeles family home in a glamorous, feminine style. The 10-year-old daughter's bedroom is "young Indian princess meets modern preteen.
http://bit.ly/ZrL3oD
March home-maintenance checklist
It’s time to see what winter’s wind, rain and snow have done to your home and make fixes quickly to head off water-related damage. First, head outside.
http://bit.ly/WgTODW
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Pop Culture Watch: 12 Home Trends from the '80s Are Back
Hold on to your hat (over your humongous hair); interior design elements of the 1980s have shot forward to today, in updated fashion.
http://bit.ly/ZrqIjb
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Boomerang buyers return to market after foreclosure
Since the housing bubble burst, 4.8 million borrowers have lost their homes to foreclosure, and another 2.2 million gave them up in short sales, according to RealtyTrac. While many are still str..
http://bit.ly/15MQ9Q0
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Jumbo Mortgage Divide Starts Shrinking
Conforming loans are largely financed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and are valued at up to $417,000
http://bit.ly/10BzP1F
NYC Will Have 'Sugar Police' Armed With 17-Ounce Cups To Enforce Bloomberg's Sugar Ban Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/new-york-sugar-police-will-have-17-oz-cups-2013-3#ixzz2NLePIN1h
The soda police are coming to get you.
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/new-york-sugar-police-will-have-17-oz-cups-2013-3#ixzz2NLed82hn
http://bit.ly/10BDBIn
Monday, March 11, 2013
Cleaning Up or Cleaning Out: Is it Worth Hiring a Housekeeper to Do Your Dirty Work?
Cleaning Up or Cleaning Out: Is it Worth Hiring a Housekeeper to Do Your Dirty Work?
http://bit.ly/13Q69SN
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Friday, March 8, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
The 15 Richest People In Tech
A majority of the individuals on the tech portion of Forbes' massive list are self-made.
http://bit.ly/XlFY2L
Monday, March 4, 2013
How Do You Know When It's a Seller's Market?
If you are planning to buy or sell a house this spring, it’s a good idea to know what kind of market conditions you’ll encounter. Will it be tough or easy to negotiate?
http://bit.ly/ZWWEfW
Friday, March 1, 2013
A Guide to Sublet Etiquette
Here are some simple codes to follow that ensure the best relationship possible between the renter and the original tenant.
http://bit.ly/XLGrI7
21 knockout built-ins
Homes with great character often get some of their magic from built-ins such as this breakfast nook, from
http://bit.ly/XLEvPT
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Buying a home: Budget and tackle credit score problems
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http://www.nbcnews.com/business/buying-home-budget-tackle-credit-score-problems-1C8601730
http://bit.ly/YK9y1R
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
11 things women want in a home.
A growing segment of the housing industry is studying what in a home matters most to women. Real-estate agents, designers, marketers and researchers say some of women's home preferences are purely functional:
http://realestate.msn.com/11-things-women-want-in-a-home
http://bit.ly/WncihW
So you want to buy a home in 1 year
Saving to buy a home in the next year. Read these tips on how to get started.
http://realestate.msn.com/so-you-want-to-buy-a-home-in-1-year
http://bit.ly/X6VkYM
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
Home Remodeling -- How to Get the Most Bang For Your Buck
Remodeling Costs Less When You Remodel With Resale in Mind.
http://www.totalmortgage.com/blog/mortgage-rates/home-remodeling-how-to-get-the-most-bang-for-your-buck/20918
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013
U.S. Homeowners Are Repeating Their Mistakes
If there’s one thing Americans should have learned from the recession, it’s the importance of diversifying risk.
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-02-14/u-dot-s-dot-homeowners-are-repeating-their-mistakes
http://bit.ly/Zb5WEx
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Shotgun Willie's To Be Torn Down
Glendale strip club Shotgun Willie’s is moving, one of the owners confirmed Thursday.
But it’s not going far — into the parking lot adjoining the existing building, at 490 S. Colorado Blvd.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
How a love letter can seal the real estate deal
The residential real estate market is finally rebounding. The overall economy is improving!
http://homes.yahoo.com/blogs/spaces/love-letter-seal-real-estate-deal-215937429.html
http://bit.ly/UgiKKV
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Home prices show strongest growth in 7 years
The median home price nationwide saw its biggest jump in seven years last quarter as for-sale inventory hit its lowest level in 12 years, according to a quarterly report from the National Associ...
http://www.inman.com/news/2013/02/11/home-prices-show-strongest-growth-in-7-years?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+inmannews+%28Inman+News+-+Headlines%29
http://bit.ly/12u0MUl
Monday, February 11, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
Nichols cements deal for $82M mixed-use project
After trying to make the deal work for almost six years, Randy Nichols sold the land and the apartment side of a proposed312-apartment, multi-use building development at 20th Street and Chestnut Place in Denver.
Denver real estate developer Nichols, president of The Nichols Partnership Inc., confirmed late Friday Greystar Real Estate would become “the partner in charge of the development” and will own the 140,000-square foot plot of land under the proposed $82 million development.
Asking prices up in 86 of 100 largest markets
The report, which covers roughly 4.5 million for-sale and for-rent properties listed on Trulia through Jan. 31, showed asking prices up 5.9 percent from a year ago, and growing by a seasonally a...
http://www.inman.com/news/2013/02/5/asking-prices-in-86-100-largest-markets?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+inmannews+%28Inman+News+-+Headlines%29
http://bit.ly/X5Gj8O
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Cabelas expected at party for Lone Tree Cabela's
Dick and Mary Cabela, the founders of the Cabela's outdoors retail chain, are expected to make a rare appearance at a "Welcome to Denver" event next month,the Parker Chronicle reports.
Cabela's is building stores in Lone Tree and Thornton. The Lone Tree store is scheduled to open in July.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Banks Reach Settlement on Morgages
Bank of America agreed on Monday to pay more than $10 billion to Fannie Mae to settle claims over troubled mortgages that soured during the housing crash, mostly loans issued by the bank’s...
http://bit.ly/14N4bS5
Monday, February 4, 2013
The ultimate house painting tips guide
Whether you are repainting an entire house, or just touching up the corner of a room, painting is an important part of home-ownership (and even renting).
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http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/01/27/ultimate-house-painting-tips-guide/
http://bit.ly/WnLCz5
Top 10 real estate websites in December
For the sixth month in a row, Yahoo Real Estate was the most popular real estate-related website in December, according to the latest rankings from Web metrics firm Experian Hitwise.
Zillow once again took the No. 2 spot on the list, after dropping tothird place in November, and Realtor.com dipped to the No. 3 spot. Yahoo Real Estate gained considerable ground in December, capturing 8.27 percent of visits to the real estate category, compared to 7.02 percent the month before.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Selling? Improve The Appearance Of Your Home's Bathrooms.
Full-scale bathroom remodeling can be expensive and, in today’s Greenville housing market, you won’t likely get all of the money back that you put into it at the time of sale.
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http://amortgageblogbyfrank.com/1226/inexpensive-bathroom-tips-home-for-sale/
http://bit.ly/WRAKHf
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Colorado wins over California
In the past three months, companies in industries as varied as sports broadcasting, technology manufacturing and home-loan transactions have chosen to expand in Colorado rather than at their California headquarters.
That’s not by accident. Local economic-development officials have put on a special push to attract new hubs for companies that say California’s tax system and workforce costs are becoming too burdensome, and which choose to grow outside the state.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Attention Millennials, Is Now the Time for You to Buy a House?
Deflated home prices and near record-low interest rates have many young homebuyers looking to jump into the housing market, and experts say, now is the time to make the leap if they afford it.
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http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2013/01/18/attention-millennials-is-now-time-for-to-buy-house/
http://bit.ly/XXWtju
14 Ways A Kitchen Remodel Can Help You Lose Weight
A kitchen redo can mean sticking to healthy eating—and weight loss—goals
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http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20667035,00.html
http://bit.ly/SBGmsC
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
New home construction surged 37% in 2012
The new home construction industry was among the hardest hit, but with continued signs of improvement, housing is in for a positive 2013, although getting to pre-recession normals will take year...M
http://bit.ly/WRA6JO
Monday, January 21, 2013
U.S. Housing Starts Jump 12.1% in December, Biggest Increase Since 2008
Happy days are coming back for U.S. homebuilders. According to last week's data from the U.S. Commerce Department, solid gains in both single-family and multifamily housing production r...
http://bit.ly/11MgrCk
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Selling? Improve The Appearance Of Your Home's Bathrooms.
Full-scale bathroom remodeling can be expensive and, in today’s Greenville housing market, you won’t likely get all of the money back that you put into it at the time of sale.
http://bit.ly/W5tAQ7
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Mortgage rates up slightly as economy adds jobs
Fed may scale back or end efforts to keep rates low if job gains continue
http://www.inman.com/news/2013/01/10/mortgage-rates-slightly-economy-adds-jobs?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+inmannews+%28Inman+News+-+Headlines%29
http://bit.ly/10wTMe6
8 Things Your Neighbors Won't Tell You (PHOTOS)
Although we rely on the people that live next door to us for a lot of things, there are some things that neighbors won't tell you. Whether they are taking advantage of your WiFi or secretly ..
.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/14/things-neighbors-wont-tell-you_n_2474415.html
http://bit.ly/W5tdFp
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
5 cities where home prices fell the most in 2012
Kiplinger is taking a look at U.S. metro areas (with populations of more than half a million) to find those that suffered the largest percentage decreases in home prices last year. Yahoo! Homes ...
http://homes.yahoo.com/news/5-cities-where-home-prices-fell-the-most-in-2012-200602057.html
http://bit.ly/XE1Sjg
Monday, January 7, 2013
About 43% of Americans Expect Home Prices to Rise
The share of surveyed Americans who believe home prices will tick up in the next year reached the highest level to-date, at 43%, up 6 percentage points from November, according to Fannie Mae'.
http://www.housingwire.com/news/2013/01/07/about-43-americans-expect-home-prices-rise
http://bit.ly/UDiMKd
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Should I Buy or Rent?
Deciding whether to buy or rent depends on several factors. Among them: where you live, how long you plan to stay in your home and how home prices compare to rents in the area.
Ronald Reagan's former home for sale for $5 million
GE rewarded Reagan for "General Electric Theatre's" rating success with this 4,764 square-foot modern ranch house in the hills west of downtown Los Angeles. It was in this home tha..
http://money.cnn.com/gallery/real_estate/2013/01/03/reagan-home-sale/index.html
http://bit.ly/VrtdA6
America's Best Places to Live
These terrific small cities offer what American families care about most -- strong job opportunities, great schools, low crime, quality health care, and plenty to do.
http://bit.ly/Vrs8Iy
Friday, January 4, 2013
Fiscal Cliff' Deal Favors Housing Recovery
The housing market is on firmer ground today, as two major tax provisions survived the "fiscal cliff." Congress did not touch the mortgage interest deduction, and it extended tax relie...
http://www.cnbc.com/id/100349018
http://bit.ly/XrrwYx
7 Questions To Ask Your Home Inspector
The inevitable home inspection looms large for anxious homebuyers waiting to purchase their new property. The process is tenuous, as finding the right home inspector can be fraught with doubts.
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/01/03/seven-questions-to-ask-your-home-inspector/
http://bit.ly/Wr4VoJ
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Housing Market 2013: Predictions of What's to Come
Housing Market 2013: Predictions of What's to Come
http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2012/12/27/housing-market-2013-predictions-of-whats-to-come/
http://bit.ly/YGsgUQ
Monday, December 31, 2012
US Pending Home Sales Rise to Highest in 2� Years
A measure of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes increased last month to its highest level in two and a half years, the latest sign of improvement in the once-battered housing market
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/us-pending-home-sales-rise-highest-years-18082589#.UOHCOG_LdvB
http://bit.ly/YGpUWb
Saturday, December 29, 2012
New home sales hit highest rate since April 2010
New single-family home sales accelerated in November to the fastest pace in 2 1/2 years and median sales price jumped from the same month in 2011, signs that the U.S. housing recovery is gaining...
http://www.nbcnews.com/business/economywatch/new-home-sales-hit-highest-rate-april-2010-1C7660252
http://bit.ly/10s46mg
Friday, December 28, 2012
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT LISTING A HOME IN WINTER
Believe it or not, the “spring” real estate begins in early January. With record low inventory, we are expecting this year’s spring market to start early and be extremely busy ...
http://bit.ly/10s1qFp
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Rising demand, scarce supply bolsters home prices
Rising demand, scarce supply bolsters home prices
The number of existing homes for sale hit a low not seen in more than a decade in November as sales climbed to the highest level in three years, providing continued support for prices, the Natio...
http://bit.ly/U3Fedz
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
December is the best month to buy a car
December is the best month to buy a car
Unless you’re the sort of person who finishes up their holiday shopping even before the first Black Friday ads show up on television, you’re likely racing around trying to figure out...
http://bit.ly/Wk6arF
Monday, December 17, 2012
Chocolate Good for Heart and Soul ... and May Improve Minds
We all know that chocolate is comforting to the soul, but it may also be just as good for your body and mind.
http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/chocolate-good-heart-soul-may-improve-minds-210632187--abc-news-health.html
http://bit.ly/U8grbW
EXIT Realty Agents Team Up With Agents Across North America
EXIT Realty Agents Went Door to Door to Educate Renters About Home Ownership
Denver CO, 12/15/2012 - This past weekend in a coast-to-coast concerted effort to educate renters about the possibility of owning a home for equal to or less than the amount they are paying in rent EXIT Realty Agents knocked on thousands of rental doors. In this so called “down market” one thing is certain, now is the time to invest in real estate or purchase your own piece of the American Dream. Loan programs that require the purchaser to put little to no money down and pay little to no closing costs combined with current low interest rates make owning a home easier than it has been in countless years. Many people who do not own a home wish they did, but are not aware of just how easy it can be to purchase. “Our economy is wrapped around the real estate market, so to improve the economy consumers need to be educated about the current real estate market, how the market works, and how they can help to improve it,” says Johnny Loewy, Corporate Trainer for EXIT Realty Corp. International. Real estate specialists understand that decreasing the inventory of homes available on the market is a key component to improving the market overall. “Our associates at EXIT Realty Denver Tech Center & EXIT Realty Cherry Creek agreed that if America is not getting the message about how and why they should invest in real estate, we’ll take the message right to their door,” comments Sheryll White, Broker /Owner of EXIT Realty Denver Tech Center & Cherry Creek. The team at EXIT Realty is committed to doing their part to improve the real estate market and the economy where they live and work by providing community education to anyone who would like to learn more about the possibilities and benefits of home ownership.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Who buys a house on ebay?
Who buys houses on eBay?
Deals on eBay for rare vinyl records, designer clothing and antique furniture are now relatively common, but one category has retained an air of mystery to some users since of the online auction...
http://homes.yahoo.com/news/who-buys-houses-on-ebay--212456221.html
http://bit.ly/TXzDZI
Thursday, December 13, 2012
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Friday, December 7, 2012
President Obama Announces National Day Of Service Will Kick Off Inauguration
President Barack Obama announced today there will be a national day of service on Jan. 19 -- one day before he takes the oath, the AP reports.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/06/president-barack-obama-announces-national-day-of-service_n_2253372.html?ref=topbar
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