Soaring energy prices boost Houston housing
The national housing boom may be coming to an end, but Houston’s is soaring, thanks to record energy prices.
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20 People Charged in Mortgage Fraud (Detroit Now) Tuesday, 20 people faced charges of fraud and conspiracy. They are accused of conning financial institutions out $10 million. The FBI, with help from local law enforcement, executed 7 search
Why Going Underground Makes Sense in Tysons Corner Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) has an opportunity that's rare for political leaders: He can change his mind and become a hero. read more...
UBI offers reverse mortgage at 10% (The Economic Times) Following clarification from govt on tax treatment, UBI has decided to offer reverse mortgage scheme to its customers at competitive rates. The bank has decided to charge 10% and maintain
6 top benefits of owning a home The responsibilities that go with homeownership can be a pain, but the financial and "feel good" rewards make it all worthwhile.via
Cradle to Cradle Design Rethinking design and making it truly green means coming to terms with the full life cycle of a product--it does die, in a sense, but where will its parts go?
U.S. Treasurys little changed; mortgage applications drop (Market Watch) NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. Treasury bonds were little changed Wednesday, keeping yields steady, after a brief rise linked to news of a decline in weekly mortgage applications evaporated during