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The Motley Fool September 19, 2007 Dan Caplinger	How to Make the Most From Refinancing This analysis of refinancing options serves as a reminder that many financial decisions are more complicated than they seem at first. By jumping at the first opportunity to save small amounts, you could give up the chance to reap bigger savings elsewhere.
The Motley Fool March 8, 2005 Lawrence Meyers	Will 7% Mortgages Hurt Pulte? Mortgage rates may climb, impacting homebuilding demand.
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The Motley Fool December 22, 2003 Carla Pasternak	Is KB Home Built to Last? KB Home's shares may fall as interest rates rise.
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The Motley Fool March 18, 2005 Philip Durell	First American Is First Again The title insurance company surprised the building industry and shareholders by streamlining and lowering title insurance charges an average of 30% for mortgage refinancing in California (the leading state in refinanced mortgages).
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