The vast view still captures the wild frontier and fertile land that held so much promise for those who once sailed across the sea with only their dreams and treasured culture to guide them.

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Only in their wildest dreams do executive dare to consider that much profit.

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As a result, many households put their hopes, dreams and fears behind their only child.

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These issues will affect the dreams of millions, and only their successful resolution can guarantee the market returning to a place where once again homeownership is a realistic goal for the average American.

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Jennifer and Chris Mathis are finally pursuing their location-independent entrepreneurial dreams and it only took the recession, foreclosure, downsizing and two hip surgeries to make it happen.

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The lawmakers who drew up the amendment crafted the tax schedule as steeply as they could get away with, targeting only the wealthy and selecting a rate higher than their wildest dreams thought would fly: 7%.

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The survey, which polled 1, 500 current and aspiring homeowners, plus renters, found that while only 13% said they are living in the home of their dreams, 55% of them believe that one day an 18 wheeler will be loading their JC Penny sofas and 80 inch flat screens to their dream home.

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