This July 4th we celebrate our nation's birth, but in a deeper sense we also celebrate the birth of The American Dream: The promise of freedom that allows each of us to realize our own vast potential. American Dreams have been built on the bedrock of faith, freedom, hard work and sacrifice since 1776. As a proud member of the industry that has brought The American Dream of Homeownership to so many, we stand proudly beside you and shout - "Happy 234th Birthday America!"

It's An American Thing
Gather with friends and family to enjoy the Fourth of July with parades, fireworks and these Yankee Doodle Dandy menu items. From burgers to barbecue, the food is quintessential red, white and blue. It's an American thing!

	Fourth of July Picnic			Firecracker Fried Chicken
	Flank Steak With Grilled Mango and Watermelon Chutney		Grilled Barbecue Ribs
	Stars and Stripes Pie		Wonderful Wonderful Watermelon

Contemporary By The Sea
With summer in full swing, pool, patio and porch ideas come to mind. If you're combing the shoreline for beach home tips, go Contemporary by the Sea. Then relax in a blissful bedroom. All that and more, just for you!

	Blissful Bedrooms			Antiques That We Love
	Top 10 Pools, Patios and Porches		Put It On The Shelf
	21 Instant Home Updates

Homebuyer Tax Credit
The Homebuyer Tax Credits have been extended for members of the military and other federal employees serving overseas. The closing date for the Tax Credits may be extended for buyers unable to close by June 30th.

That and more of the great consumer news you've come to expect from Consumer Corner!

	Tax Credit Extended for Members Of The Military and Other Federal Employees Serving Overseas			10 Things Home Security Firms Won't Tell You
	Statute Of Limitations On Old Debt?		Not Signing Your Credit Card Has Its Hazards
	Seven Ways to Save Money On Groceries

New information about the correlation between teen headaches and alcohol and coffee consumption, as well as findings on the benefits of a Mediterranean diet and the 10 risk factors most often related to stroke. Here's to your health!

	Teen Headaches Tied To Alcohol and Coffee			Mediterranean Diet Linked To Better Cardiac Function
	The Best Diet? Depends On You		Moderate Coffee, Tea Drinking Lowers Heart Disease Risk
	90 Percent Of Stroke Risk Due To 10 Risk Factors		For Lower Blood Pressure, Low-Carb Diet May Be Best