Seven confirmed dead after Thai bridge building accident
Three Japanese engineers are among seven people confirmed dead after the collapse of a crane being used to build a bridge linking Thailand and Laos over the Mekong river.
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IRS may flag home-office deductions A recent analysis of American commuting habits confirms what many weary workers already know: Commutes are getting longer.Commentread more...
S.F. Bay Area real estate sales fall 19% (Reg Req'd) Region's median home price hits $631,000 in May San Francisco Sales of San Francisco Bay Area homes declined for the 14th month in a row in May, as the median
Ask Dr. Don: Interest-only loan vs. conventional financing I am interested in purchasing a home and trying to keep my mortgage payment as low as possible.read more...
Rates on US 30-year mortgages up after six-week decline WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Interest rates on 30-year mortgages in the United States increased slightly this week after falling for six straight weeks, U.S. mortgage giant Freddie Mac reported on
AG sues 19 in mortgage and forclosure scams (Boston Herald) Attorney General Martha Coakley is suing 19 individuals and companies for alleged involvement in mortgage fraud and foreclosure rescue scams. Named in Coakley's court filing were mortgage company...read more...
Rates on lines of credit highest in 5 years The Federal Reserve's string of interest rate hikes is making it much more expensive for consumers to borrow against their homes.read more...