As home market slips, remodeling booms
One day soon, Leslie Blakey will relax. She’ll soak in her new master bath, fully stretched out in a deep tub with a breeze floating in from the French doors leading to her balcony.
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Mortage Rates This month's downward trend in mortgage rates is still intact. Mortgage company Freddie Mac says rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages have declined for the fourth week in a row and
Local mortgage rates fall for 2nd week (Orange County Register) Mortgage rates in Orange County fell for the second-straight week as investors in bonds bet the Federal Reserve will cut a key short-term interest rate next year.read more...
Stylish Ikea scratches nesting itch (Reg Req'd) O regonians have less than two years to master an Allen wrench. The hexagonal tool, which single-handedly enables Ikea's customers to assemble their purchases, also unlocks a few secrets of
One father's fight Al Gomez sees his son's lips form the words he can no longer speak. Pa? Pa? Gomez reaches out and squeezes his youngest boy's shoulder as he lies in his
Home Sellers: How to Find The Best Agent for the Job In today's weak housing market selecting the most-qualified professional to handle the sale of your property is imperative. June Fletcher on how to make your choice. read more...
Congress sends mortgage bailout to Bush (The Washington Times) Congress on Saturday passed a landmark mortgage rescue plan that is expected to help hundreds of thousands of struggling homeowners, but lawmakers remain stalled on how to temper skyrocketing energy