A new record in profits for banks and thrifts
FDIC last week said insured banks and thrifts achieved another record high in profits, yielding $34.3 billion in net income in the first quarter of 2005.
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Two Killed In Helicopter Crash Near Ann Arbor Two men have been killed in a helicopter crash in Washtenaw County. It happened in Scio Township near Jackson and Staebler Roads.read more...
Access Hollywood The crystal People's Choice Award that sits on a low shelf in the family room doesn't come with the house. via
Existing Home Sales Dip, Mortgage Rates Up (AP via Yahoo! News) Sales of previously owned homes dropped 2.6 percent in July as mortgage rates crept up. But even with the decline, sales clocked in at the third-highest level on record.read
Consumers Buy High-I.Q Decor: Skulls, Scholarly Books by the Foot Buying smart is taking on new meaning. From shadow boxes of beetles to replicas of the "Lucy" skeleton, decorative items for the home and gifts with an intellectual aesthetic are
Taking A Closer Look At Eminent Domain Antonio Rossmann, a land-use law expert, discusses how the Supreme Court's ruling may affect homeowners.via
Mortgage seekers finding lower rates (WBBH) ? A dip in mortgage rates may send some homeowners and potential buyers looking for loans. "If you're in the market to buy a house, the lower the rate, the