22%

Percentage of all homes purchased in 2006 that were for investment, down from 28% in 2005

14%

Percentage of all homes purchased in 2006 that were vacation homes, up from 12% in 2005
National Association of Realtors

2.8%

Homeowner vacancy as of March 2007, a record high
U.S. Census Bureau

1/2

Portion of a home's heat gain or heat loss attributable to windows
Blinds Chalet

$3.07

Average nationwide price of a gallon of gasoline as of May 4, the highest price in real dollars on record; a CNN.com report cited several experts predicting $4 gasoline in some areas in the near future
Lundberg Survey

26.7%

Rate of volunteerism among Americans 16 and older in 2006, the lowest since 2001
Corporation for National and Community Service