In slumping house market, creative thinking required
After having her home on the market for nearly a year—with about 30 showings, multiple price drops, and only one not-so-tempting offer—Phyllis Troia decided to try something different.
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July mortgage lending rise weakest in 3 yrs (Reuters.co.uk) LONDON (Reuters) - Mortgage lending saw its weakest monthly rise in more than three years in July while consumer credit also increased less than expected, official data showed on Tuesday.read
Runners Mark Distance One Pub at a Time Feeling whipsawed by this market? It's times like these when a diversified portfolio is supposed to pay off. But with so many exotic choices out there, it's hard to know
Woman's mortgage piles debt upon debt (Akron Beacon Journal) To understand what some homeowners in mortgage trouble face, talk to Barbara Fongheiser. She's 60 years old and works two jobs, earning about $30,000 a year.read more...
Chat Plus Real estate editor Maryann Haggerty and columnist Elizabeth Razzi respond to a question adapted from a recent online chat. read more...
Maine supreme court rejects mortgage foreclosure by Camden bank (Camden Herald) CAMDEN ? A mortgage foreclosure by the Union Trust Company, now part of Camden National Bank, has been thrown out by the Maine Supreme Court, which has ruled that the
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