Annual housing forecast sees slower
That’s housing industry consultant John Strobeck’s prediction for the residential construction market this year.
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Don't be taken in by teaser mortgage rates (Stamford Advocate) You've seen them - those ads that promise introductory lower-than-market mortgage loans, credit card loans, and higher-than-market introductory interest on savings accounts. Stay away from them. These ticking time bombs
Section 8 vouchers may pay mortgage (Contra Costa Times) In a move hoped to bring home ownership within reach of the low-income, elderly and disabled, the Pittsburg Housing Authority on Tuesday approved a program that allows qualified first-time homebuyers
TradingMarkets Mid-Day Movers Earlier this week TradingMarkets.com published new research on what the month of December is likely to have in store for the stock market.read more...
New real estate rules. Drive through most neighborhoods in the county and the unmistakable white posts jut from the pristine grass.read more...
Sketchpad: Landscape Values Few home remodeling projects would fail to be improved by better landscaping. This is an underappreciated aspect of construction that can quickly turn a good project into a great impression.read
Mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures on the rise (Houston Chronicle) Some experts are concerned that the increase in mortgage foreclosure rates could affect the banking system's financial health. read more...