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
1/2Portion of a home's heat gain or heat loss attributable to windows
Blinds Chalet
$3.07Average 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