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		News & Info From Our Sponsor Wednesday, January 30, 2008 • Blue, as in big blue marble, is the new green In case you missed it, 2008 is the year to be blue. Not the mood. The color. • Builder bets on cozy condos Portland's condo market is ailing, yet developer Mark Edlen just started his seventh condo tower since 2004. • FBI checks firms for mortgage fraud WASHINGTON -- The FBI said Tuesday it is investigating 14 companies for possible accounting fraud, insider trading or other violations in connection with home loans made to risky borrowers. • Industry Notes REAL ESTATE • News highlights NEWS UPDATE: WIMAX TALKS • Portland home prices still up amid U.S. slump Portland remained one of the top three U.S. housing markets in new figures released Tuesday. • WaMu expects better times in 2008 SEATTLE -- Washington Mutual Inc. said Tuesday that higher-than-expected net interest income in 2008, along with its exit from subprime loans and a renewed focus on bank-branch customers, will help carry the thrift through what promises to be a difficult year. • Will Fed rely on another rate cut? Individuals and businesses are likely to see their borrowing costs drop further as the Federal Reserve weighs another interest-rate reduction to bolster a sagging economy. • Workplace with Marie G. McIntyre, Ph.D.
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