Lowe’s Net Income Jumps 26 Percent on Home Renovation, Urban Expansion
Lowe’s Cos., the world’s second- largest home-improvement retailer, said fiscal third-quarter profit surged 26 percent on home renovations.
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Roofing firm under probe for working without license The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation says it is investigating complaints about an Ocean City roofing business that is alleged to be operating without a contractors' license. via Daily
Homes in a Box Are Popular But Present Some Challenges Kit houses sold as parts have attracted a near cult-like following among style-minded consumers and do-it-yourselfers. But assembling these abodes can present unexpected pitfalls. read more...
Easing pain of marriage breaks TWO separate mortgage providers unveiled products last week, specifically targeted at the UK's growing number of divorcees.via
Mortgage rates dip below 6 percent (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance) Mortgage rates have, on average, reached their lowest levels nationally since 2005, according to Fannie Mae.read more...
Feds target mortgage fraud; 18 charged in S. Florida (Miami Herald) Mortgage brokers, appraisers, title agents, loan officers and phony buyers took out more than $50 million in fraudulent home loans to buy luxury condos in South Beach and homes in
A Big Competitor's Entrance The last great expanse of developable property near Gaithersburg is the Crown Farm, with its rolling hills and freshly cut grass, nestled near Interstate 270 and the heart of