Un-permitted remodeling could thwart home sale
You (or your contractor) can save money by skipping required building permits but may face calamity when you try to sell, says Steve McLinden.
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US mortgage banks look for Europe funding (FT.com via Yahoo! News) US mortgage banks have begun looking to Europe for funding options outside the Federal Home Loan Banking system, in part as a response to proposed changes to how the
To Get Your House Off the Market, Your Agent Must Start Marketing "I want the sellers to see what they're paying me to do" By Elizabeth Razzi Sunday, February 17, 2008; Page F05 If you're selling a home this spring, you
Beware of Referrals That Only Add Costs Rigged appraisals, lax underwriting and toxic loan products may dominate the headlines, but they are hardly the only issues causing problems in residential real estate. more» read more...
Record mortgage lending in 2007 (BBC News) Last year saw the strongest gross mortgage lending to date, but the market is weakening, figures show.read more...
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North Carolina Has Mixed Results Protecting Subprime Borrowers A state law has become a model for federal legislators who want to protect consumers from predatory lenders. read more...