Happy St. Patrick’s Day
St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish. 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day. Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day.
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St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish. 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day. Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day.
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Rates are projected to remain in the low-6% range throughout 2026, offering slightly better affordability than previous years. Further gradual easing is possible if inflation cools and economic momentum softens, though sharp rate drops remain unlikely. Stable borrowing costs may encourage cautious buyer re-entry, supporting moderate growth in purchase and refinance activity. Sustainable housing recovery
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International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations
Four years of rising mortgage rates have reshaped the U.S. housing market, leading to higher borrowing costs, uneven supply, and persistently elevated prices that strain affordability. Despite a 142% increase in active inventory, prices rose 8.1%, driven by a lock-in effect where many homeowners hold low-rate mortgages and hesitate to sell. Regional supply growth varies,
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