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May 17, 2013

Et Tu, Costco?

Gas Price Sticker Stock in the Twin Cities Once upon a time — like, until yesterday — savvy motorists (and Costco members) knew to head to Costco’s gas pumps whenever prices jumped. Like they did Wednesday. A LOT. That’s because Costco’s gas prices notoriously lagged other stations’ price changes by a full day. Not anymore....
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Are 2013 Home Buyers Better Off?

Lower Rates, Yes, But Higher Prices (& Fewer Choices) First, a caveat:  to home Sellers, higher home prices are an unalloyed plus. More money at closing is . . . more money (Realtors paid commissions like it, too).   And lower interest rates are catnip to Buyers — at least ones financing their purchase. But at what...
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