UK mortgage lending ‘at record’ (BBC News)
Mortgage lending falls by 10% in December, but is still at record levels for the month, figures show.
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Seek Funds to Cool Shelter Kennels Animal lovers are asking why the county Animal Shelter kennels are not air-conditioned, subjecting dogs to high temperatures and humidity.read more...
Reinvent boring room without breaking the bank When Jonathan Fong decided it was time for a new end table, he skipped the furniture store and went instead to his storage closet.read more...
Project Launched To Help Mexicans in U.S. Buy Homes in Mexico The Inter-American Development Bank is starting a new pilot project to help Mexicans working in the United States finance the purchase of homes in Mexico.read more...
Floats of Fancy For the Backyard Pool We find one that's just right -- and one that's a bit tipsy.read more...
Lakeside Ditches Not Sure Thing Yet An additional $25,000 homestead exemption for low-income senior citizens will be considered by Polk County commissioners Wednesday. read more...
Residents return, take stock Family photos dry outside the Meuse home in Allenstown after the family's basement was flooded earlier this week.read more...