Rents Rise, Vacancies Shrink and Fewer Can Own
Hope Now reports record mortgage workouts (CNNMoney.com via Yahoo! Finance) A record number of American homeowners are seeking - and getting - help to solve their mortgage woes.read more...
Speaking of Design... "That's going to be marvelous, being able to get up and talk about one of my favorite topics" Just how important are window coverings to renowned interior designer Michael
NATION'S HOUSING: The mortgage deduction -- untouchable? (The Charlotte Observer) Is there really any chance that Congress could take away mortgage interest and state and local property and income tax deductions from homeowners?read more...
Bernanke: More Economic Pain Ahead Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned Tuesday that the financial crisis has not only darkened the country's current economic performance but also could prolong the pain.read more...
Barn Raising in Wolcott "I can look at barns and houses built 100 years ago, study the methods, and be certain they'll work for the future," says Keone Maher.via
Mortgage crisis still squeezing WaMu (Miami Herald) Washington Mutual says it will take another multibillion write-down for bad bets on mortgage securities but insists it has adequate capital to fund its operations amid concern about the thrift's