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Owners of starter homes across the country gain equity faster

Owners of starter homes across the country are gaining equity faster than other homeowners because demand for entry-level homes continues to grow faster than supply. The phenomenon – which has become more pronounced over the past few years — underscores the power of homeownership to build wealth, particularly among the...

Food & Drink / Restaurants

Shari’s Three New Berry Toppings For Their Buttermilk Pancakes

Punxsutawney Phil must have been wearing sunglasses because Spring has arrived early at all 94 Shari’s locations throughout Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Nebraska and Wyoming with the release of three new berry pancake, French toast or waffle toppings! Berries, berries and more berries are featured in the brand-new blueberry, raspberry...

Food & Drink / Restaurants

Togo’s Lemon Pepper Tuna Is Back

Togo’s Great Sandwiches continues to offer exciting menu items with a relentless focus on premium taste and quality. Now featuring 20% more zesty lemon pepper tuna, Togo’s seasonal favorite is a welcome flavor for spring. For an even more delicious deal, participating Togo’s locations are offering a regular Lemon Pepper...

Cruises / Travel

Princess Cruises Summer on Sale Deals

Princess Cruises makes it easy to plan a summer cruise or cruisetour vacation with a sale on the lines’ most popular destinations, including Alaska, Summer Caribbean, Europe and Japan. During Summer on Sale, guests who book can save up to 40 percent per person on select cruise launch fares, plus...

Money / Real Estate

Competitive 2018 Spring for Homebuyers – Redfin

Home prices increased 7.8 percent year over year in January, according to Redfin . The median sale price was $280,500  across the markets Redfin services. Sales were down 7.9 percent annually as the ongoing inventory shortage showed no signs of ending. The number of homes for sale in January dropped...

Health & Fitness / Medical

Walgreens Flu Index for Week Ending February 10, 2018

The Walgreens Flu Index™ is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity, and ranks those states and markets experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country. The Flu Index provides valuable insight by showing which cities or metropolitan areas are experiencing the most...