Homeowners stretched perilously
More than a quarter in Boston spend at least half their pay on housing. Blacks are hit hard.
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London Markets: Home builders, mortgage banks fall in London; FTSE down (Market Watch) House builders and mortgage lenders were among the top decliners in London on Tuesday, after some weaker-than-expected house-price data added to growing evidence of a softening housing market.
Macquarie to buy Cervus Financial out of creditor protection for $12.5M Australia's Macquarie Bank Ltd. has arranged to buy troubled mortgage provider Cervus Financial Group Inc.read more...
More of this story Inspiration and magic live in artist Laura Higdon's creations - deliciously colored, hand-painted, collector's item furniture for children .read more...
Canada Mortgage Agency Says Home Starts to Drop Through 2008 (Bloomberg.com) Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Canada's federal housing agency said home starts will decline this year because of higher prices and mortgage costs, and in 2008 will dip below 200,000 units
Times are changing: Rejoice in bold decor One of the most appealing aspects of decorating your home is that it can take you anywhere you want to go.read more...
Selling a Dallas Home in a Down Market Neal Templin and his wife sold their Dallas home at a 12% discount off their starting price. He shares their humbling experience of getting the house ready for sale, exchanging