Mortgage Demand Weakening (Los Angeles Times)
A Fed survey says many banks expect the quality of nontraditional loans on their books to drop.
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What's Hot in Home Decor For 2006 For months, industry experts have kept a close barometer on the fashion world, trade shows and other key indicators to help forecast home decor trends for the coming year.read more...
Ways to Save Energy and Lower Your Utility Bill Insulation, energy-efficient windows, weather stripping and caulking, and high-efficiency heating equipment are obvious and effective means of saving energy, improving comfort and lowering your utility bill. read more...
Construction boom may be leveling off Construction of new homes and apartments showed no change in June following a decline the month before, with weakness in every part of the country except the South.read more...
Retirees turn to eBay for an income Selling items on eBay Inc.'s online auction site is a pastime for some people, but for Ellen Lee it's a matter of paying for some of life's necessities.via
Your Money Matters: Dealing with Rising Mortgage Interest Rates (Kewanee Star Courier) (ARA) - Many Americans are asking themselves what they should be doing in the wake of rising, and sometimes, fluctuating mortgage rates. It's an important question because for many Americans
No regrets on forgiving loan (Reg Req'd) Jon Corzine said yesterday he does not regret forgiving a $470,000 loan he made to an ex-girlfriend who is also president of the state's largest labor union.read more...