Home Prices Rise, Fastest Pace In A Quarter Century
Home prices rose at the fastest pace in a quarter century from the second quarter of 2004 through the second quarter of 2005, the government said Thursday.
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Lowe's says mortgage woes could affect some markets (Reuters via Yahoo! News) The chairman of Lowe's Cos. Inc. , the second-largest U.S. home improvement retailer, warned on Tuesday that problems in the subprime mortgage sector may hurt its business in some
Labor union trying to help fill post Katrina work load The AFL-CIO today is announcing its Gulf Coast Revitalization Program. Officials say it will invest millions of dollars in the city to create low and moderate income multi-family housing, provide
Bankrate 'Mortgage rates hit 26-month high' A basis point is one-hundredth of 1 percentage point. The mortgages in this week's survey had an average total of 0.32 discount and origination points.read more...
Copper stopper The Ozawas' original Lakewood ranch home remains visible between two new additions.read more...
National City cutting dividend, jobs "We fully recognize that the dividend is an important element of return for shareholders, and we did not take the decision to reduce it lightly" Regional bank National City
The Smart Way To Look At Home Improvements What home improvements really pay off when the time comes to sell your house? ThatA's an important question for any homeowner contemplating moving or remodeling.Commentread more...