First-time single buyers boost 1993 housing share to record
Chicago Title and Trust Co reports 1993 shows single buyers accounted for 32 percent of first time purchases up from 29.8 percent in 1992. The survey notes lower down payments and rates near 30 year lows, total sales around 5.1 million, and a rise in adjustable rate mortgages among buyers.
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New bank execs join Farmers & Mechanics National Bank Freder ick
Edward Alten and Benjamin Brown join the executive management team at Farmers & Mechanics National Bank in Freder ick. Alten becomes executive vice president of the Retail Sales Division with more than 23 years in banking, focusing on branch administration sales and service management.
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Montgomery fair invites minority firms to meet buyers
GAITHERSBURG organizers host a procurement fair January 24 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel Perry Parkway inviting minority women and disabled business owners to meet government buyers and area employers about contracts. Admission is five dollars.
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Dow Clings to Record High Amid Earthquake News
Dow Jones gains 3.09 to 3870.29, sealing a second straight record as cyclical stocks lead while declines outpace advances on the NYSE. Volume reaches about 228 million shares as S&P, Nasdaq, and other indices show mixed moves after California quake news.
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Forbes picks best worst job markets in the nation
Forbes magazine ranks states by job outlook with Arizona Nevada North Carolina Oregon Texas and Utah rated best while California New York Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Pennsylvania and Hawaii are among the weakest. The study considers business costs taxes energy and labor plus exposure to defense cuts health care proposals and export markets.
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Frederick launches Positive Stress Management firm
Colleen Rice, M A, opens Positive Stress Management at 2364 N Market St Frederick to help clients master stress from within. She leverages degrees from Hood College and University of Maryland and offers group and individual counseling focusing on self-esteem goal setting anger management and constructive responses to stress.
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Fort Detrick Seeks Summer Workers Feb 14 28
Fort Detrick invites applications for its Summer Employment Program from Feb 14 to Feb 28 in the Directorate of Civilian Personnel. Eligible ages start at 16. laborer positions require 18. Programs run May 16 to Sept 29 with GS grades 2 through 4.
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Noland Co Reports December 1993 Sales Rise
Noland Co. reports December 1993 sales of 33.8 million, up 27 percent from December 1992. Full year 1993 sales total 403 million, down 2.2 percent from 1992.
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