New houses’ airy spaces inflate heating bills
The airy cathedral ceilings that have helped sell thousands of new homes over the past decade have become a liability.
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Good times seen in 2006 for economy January 02, 2006 Economic forecasters are united in predicting that Korea's economic growth rate will accelerate this year, helped by a recovery in private consumption and corporate investment.read more...
Mortgage applications set record (Detroit News) Applications filed with mortgage lenders for home purchases rose to a record last week, a sign housing is providing unwavering support for the U.S. economy.via
30-year mortgage rates at 6-week low of 6.26% (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette) WASHINGTON ? Mortgage rates fell last week with 30-year mortgage rates dropping to the lowest level in six weeks as investors became less worried that the Federal Reserve would soon
5 banks create $125 million fund for New England mortgage relief (Eagle-Tribune Online) BOSTON (AP) - Five banks have created a $125 million fund to refinance mortgage loans for New England homeowners facing interest rate increases.read more...
Put a Lid on Rising Mortgage Payments (Hornell Evening Tribune) (ARA) - Do you have a balloon mortgage that is coming due or an adjustable rate mortgage payment that has been steadily creeping up as interest rates change?read more...
WaMu shares tumble after revelation of mortgage woes (Houston Chronicle) Washington Mutual shares tumbled in early trading today amid concerns over its exposure to turmoil in the mortgage and credit markets. read more...