‘All We Had Was Our Shining Credit, Banks’ Faith’
The Herald Tribune looks at the lending binge that has fueled the housing bubble.
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District debates future with contractor Beaufort County School District officials are debating how to handle the management of the remaining items on a $120 million bond referendum now that the district's contract with building manager
Clear communication vital when remodeling your home If you're about to embark on a remodel of your home, no matter how large or how small, it's important to do your due diligence before hiring a contractor.via
No tax eyed for squatted property Squatting syndicates prevent landowners from making productive use of their lands.read more...
A View With No Room -- Products For Taking the Bedroom Outdoors Has the push to popularize outdoor living spaces gone too far? Mattresses, daybeds and even nightstands are being tailored for use in the backyard.read more...
Mortgage applications rise 9.6% (Detroit News) U.S. mortgage applications rose last week as home purchases rebounded to the third-highest level on record and refinancing increased, a survey of lenders showed.via
Law would add to cost of filing real estate papers A new law awaiting Gov. Rod Blagojevich's signature would impose a $10 surcharge on all real estate-related documents recorded at county courthouses.via