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Washington Struggles to Help with Mortgage Crisis (KiplingerForecasts.com) With millions of homeowners facing higher mortgage payments they can't afford, many politicians are eager to help. But what can they do?read more...
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Mortgage Applications Up Last Week (Orange County Business Journal) Mortgage applications increased last week, driven by a brisk rise in demand for loans to purchase homes even as interest rates rose to 16-month highs, an industry group's figures showed
Remodeling by degrees In the era of instant messaging, overnight delivery and five-hour transcontinental flights, it can be difficult to accept that home improvement takes time.read more...
Cincinnati charter school founder accused of stealing to remodel his home The founder of a top-rated Cincinnati charter school has been accused of stealing $24,000 from the school to pay for a home remodeling project and another $20,000 through unauthorized money
State sues Alton contractor accused of home repair fraud The Illinois Attorney General is suing an Alton contractor accused of accepting downpayments from clients for work that was never completed or done below standards.Gary Delp of River Bend