HTTP/1.1 200 OK Server: nginx/1.2.7 Content-Type: text/html; charset=utf-8 Content-Language: en Last-Modified: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 15:15:28 GMT X-UA-Compatible: IE=Edge,chrome=1 X-Secret: cnpudnkgcnpiZXZnbUBoZm5nYnFubC5wYnogbmFxIFYganZ5eSBnZWwgZ2IgdHJnIGxiaCBuIHdiby4= Cache-Control: max-age=20 Expires: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 15:18:33 GMT Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 15:18:13 GMT Transfer-Encoding: chunked Connection: keep-alive Connection: Transfer-Encoding Matthew Frankel, The Motley Fool 8:30 a.m. EDT June 14, 2014 A house for sale(Photo: AP)If you're thinking about buying a home, now may seem like a tempting time to finally take the plunge. Mortgage rates are the lowest they've been in a year, and we keep hearing that rates are expected to rise over the next several years.However, there are a few reasons you might not want to buy a house this summer.Don't buy when everyone else isAccording to realtor.com, the spring and summer months are the best time to sell a home, because that's when the most buyers are in the market.Families like to move when their kids aren't in school, and it is just more convenient to move in nice weather than in frigid winter weather. In fact, about 50% of all home sales take place during the summer alone.Like with any investment or purchase, buying when everyone else wants to buy is rarely the best idea. Sellers generally see more activity during the summer, which means more offers and the ability to hold out for the price they really want.Realtor.com also says winter is the least favorable time of year for sellers. Generally, those sellers who put their homes on the market in the winter are more eager to move, and are more willing to make deals. As a buyer, the lower demand also means you'll get more personal attention from professionals like real estate agents, home inspectors, and closing attorneys, making the whole process easier and more pleasant.How's your credit?While lending…

HTTP/1.1 200 OK Server: nginx/1.2.7 Content-Type: text/html; charset=utf-8 Content-Language: en Last-Modified: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 15:15:28 GMT X-UA-Compatible: IE=Edge,chrome=1 X-Secret: cnpudnkgcnpiZXZnbUBoZm5nYnFubC5wYnogbmFxIFYganZ5eSBnZWwgZ2IgdHJnIGxiaCBuIHdiby4= Cache-Control: max-age=20 Expires: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 15:18:33 GMT Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 15:18:13 GMT Transfer-Encoding: chunked Connection: keep-alive Connection: Transfer-Encoding Matthew Frankel, The Motley Fool 8:30 a.m. EDT June 14, 2014 A house for sale(Photo: AP)If you're thinking about buying a home, now may seem like a tempting time to finally take the plunge. Mortgage rates are the lowest they've been in a year, and we keep hearing that rates are expected to rise over the next several years.However, there are a few reasons you might not want to buy a house this summer.Don't buy when everyone else isAccording to realtor.com, the spring and summer months are the best time to sell a home, because that's when the most buyers are in the market.Families like to move when their kids aren't in school, and it is just more convenient to move in nice weather than in frigid winter weather. In fact, about 50% of all home sales take place during the summer alone.Like with any investment or purchase, buying when everyone else wants to buy is rarely the best idea. Sellers generally see more activity during the summer, which means more offers and the ability to hold out for the price they really want.Realtor.com also says winter is the least favorable time of year for sellers. Generally, those sellers who put their homes on the market in the winter are more eager to move, and are more willing to make deals. As a buyer, the lower demand also means you'll get more personal attention from professionals like real estate agents, home inspectors, and closing attorneys, making the whole process easier and more pleasant.How's your credit?While lending…

HTTP/1.1 200 OK Server: nginx/1.2.7 Content-Type: text/html; charset=utf-8 Content-Language: en Last-Modified: Mon, 09 Jun 2014 14:59:27 GMT X-UA-Compatible: IE=Edge,chrome=1 X-Secret: cnpudnkgcnpiZXZnbUBoZm5nYnFubC5wYnogbmFxIFYganZ5eSBnZWwgZ2IgdHJnIGxiaCBuIHdiby4= Cache-Control: max-age=20 Expires: Mon, 09 Jun 2014 15:03:06 GMT Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2014 15:02:46 GMT Transfer-Encoding: chunked Connection: keep-alive Connection: Transfer-Encoding McDonald's U.S. sales slip again in MayShare This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about McDonald's U.S. sales slip again in MayThe decline in the U.S. comes after a 1.7% drop for the first three months of the year. Post to Facebook Try Another Audio CAPTCHA Image CAPTCHA Help {# #} CancelSendSent!A link has been sent to your friend's email address.Posted!A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Add Videos or PhotosBe first to contributeSign in now to share your story.Sign in with FacebookSign in with Google+Be first to contribute Verifying your credentials... Please wait. Uh oh! We're experiencing a few technical issues. Try again Post to Facebook Try Another Audio CAPTCHA Image CAPTCHA Help {# #} CancelSendSent!A link has been sent to your friend's email address. AP 10:52 a.m. EDT June 9, 2014A McDonald's in Bismark, N.D.(Photo: Karen Bleier, Getty Images)OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's says a key sales metric slipped again in the U.S. as it faced "ongoing broad-based challenges" in May.The world's largest hamburger chain said U.S. sales declined 1% at locations open at least 14 months. The fast-food chain has been struggling to boost sales amid heightened competition and changing eating habits. Many of its core customers are also struggling financially, which has forced McDonald's to intensify its focus on value.Executives at McDonald's have also conceded that the chain introduced too many items too quickly last year, which led to slower service and inaccurate orders. CEO Don Thompson has said the company is working with franchisees…