Islam-compliant financing increasing
More banks are catering to the Chicago area’s growing Muslim population by offering Islam-compliant financing, but so far it’s only the small banks that are willing to make the effort.
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Fiscal guru didn't pay the mortgage (Chicago Sun-Times) In a matter of months, a $60,000-plus campaign contributor to Gov. Blagojevich went from defaulting on a mortgage to heading up a state agency that annually doles out $3 billion
Ellen James Martin: Broker-author gives tips for post-holiday selling Filed under: Garden Tips - Administrator @ 5:11 am Are you planning to sell your home during the normally austere period at the opening of the year? Don't hesitate, says
Remodeling is booming You will have your doubts as to the wisdom of this, but last Sunday I started painting my house.read more...
Mortgage alarms (Rocky Mountain News) Mortgage rates on Thursday approached their highest level in almost four years, which some experts say could lead to increased foreclosures, slower home sales and a drop in housing prices
Mortgage companies say they're on track The heads of embattled mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac told Congress on Wednesday they are on the right course after accounting scandals and that they oppose limiting their
Debt consolidation basics: The Top 10 causes of debt Many Americans wonder how they first got into debt and how to avoid it in the future. The answers lie in these top 10 causes of debt.read more...