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By Stephen A. Williams

By Stephen A. Williams

PRINCESS ANNE, MD – ***(2006-06-30)*** The Maryland Association of Realtors (MAR) recently released a report outlining housing affordability trends in Maryland. The report indicates that the cost of buying a home and staying in it will continue to rise. Factors contributing to the problem include rising interest rates, real estate taxes and energy costs; population growth and lackluster income growth for most households.

By Stephen A. Williams

PRINCESS ANNE, MD – ***(2006-06-30)*** Many employees of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore are bidding farewell to Martha Smith. She's officially retiring today after more than 36 years of service at UMES. Because she works as a Benefits Coordinator in the Human Resources office Ms. Smith - also known as Marty to most people here - was one of the first people you would meet when starting employment.

By Stephen A. Williams

UNDATED – The Maryland Association of Realtors (MAR) recently released a report outlining housing affordability trends in Maryland. The report indicates that the cost of buying a home and staying in it will continue to rise. Factors contributing to the problem include rising interest rates, real estate taxes and energy costs; population growth and lackluster income growth for most households.

By Stephen A. Williams