High-spending Kiwis point finger at others
We didn’t see that at all a few years ago.” Hospitality Association head Bruce Robertson said some restaurants were starting to notice a slight slump in the number of mouths at tables.
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Bring in Business the Easy Way There are certain times of the year when people's needs for contractors, plumbers and handymen drop significantly.read more...
Santa Maria couple tells story of trying to reset mortgage rate in turbulent housing market (The San Luis Obispo Tribune) Shortly after the new year, John and Mona Breidenstein started to get anxious about their $427,000 adjustable-rate mortgage. The interest rate would reset this year, and the Santa Maria couple
Personal Finance WASHINGTON - Sales of previously owned homes dropped 2.6 percent in July as mortgage rates crept up.read more...
Minimalism's Soft Side: New Furniture Sheds Its Edge Goodbye, chintz and tassels. The latest designs have sharp lines and hard edges -- but trade cold chrome and glass for wood, bronze and a bit more padding.read more...
Some mortgage rates inch higher (CNN Money) Some mortgage rates rose along with bond rates this week as reports of stronger consumer spending in November were tempered by disappointing readings of other economic measures, Freddie Mac reported
Mortgage company deal collapses (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat) In another sign that troubles within the mortgage industry will continue into 2008, one of the largest originators of residential home loans announced Tuesday that it is scrapping a planned