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Buying? Selling? What to Look for in a Real Estate Agent

When picking a real estate agent, think of yourself as an employer hiring for your company: Require a good resume, check references and do a thorough interview. As CEO, you must recruit the best talent. Buying or selling a house is just like a business deal -- and you need the right lieutenant to get the job done. Agents should be familiar with neighborhoods and selling trends. You want someone who will go above and beyond to make things happen in this slow real estate market.

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Cool Stuff for Executives

Jazz classics, cool chocolates and a host of electronic gear are on tap for the holidays.

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Electricity Surrounding The Chevy Volt is Palpable, Even in Park

The Chevy Volt has a lot riding on it. Amid the chaos surrounding carmakers these days, the Volt represents a spark of hope. Buzz about the Volt has been building for years. Perhaps it will prove to be the smartly designed paradigm changer that can pull venerable GM out of the doldrums. Expectations are also high among car enthusiasts, futurists, and environmentally conscious consumers.

Sexiest Cars at the L.A. Auto Show

The L.A. Car show is in full swing, and we're bringing you the sexiest of the bunch.

Guide to Getting Government Contracts, Part I

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Subprime Mortgage 'Rip-Off' has Legitimate Roots

At the height of the real estate boom, lenders paid mortgage brokers as much as $15,000 or more to steer borrowers into overpriced loans. Called yield-spread premiums, these kickbacks increase with the gap between what loan borrowers qualify for, and the higher interest rates and terms they actually accept. And they are part of nearly all subprime mortgages. Last week, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released new requirements for disclosing the premiums, aimed at helping borrowers figure out if they're worthwhile.

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Columbus Crew, New York Red Bulls Headed For Historic Clash for MLS Championship

Did you know two of the oldest clubs in the MLS, the Columbus Crew and New York Red Bulls have been waiting for 13 years to be crowned champions of the MLS? They started play during its inaugural season in 1996, but have failed to bring home the silverware. Now the time has come for one team to slide-tackle into the record books.

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