Neighborly chat may prevent big stink
A friendly talk is the best bet to assure that a misplaced septic tank doesn’t provoke a squabble with new neighbors, says Real Estate Adviser Steve McLinden.
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States issue warning on nontraditional mortgages Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have moved quickly to warn state-regulated lenders about the hazards to consumers from nontraditional mortgages.Commentread more...
Case studies in a mortgage collapse: broker and client (The Oregonian) Mary E. Williams could be Exhibit A in Oregon's unfolding mortgage troubles. The longtime city of Portland employee has filed for bankruptcy, unable to afford a mortgage payment that adjusted
Business (Reg Req'd) When Rhonda and Byron Dunlap fell behind on their mortgage payments while they were both out of work, their biggest fear was losing their home.read more...
Immigrants drive housing market Patricia Ng looks around her office pointing at brokers and listing the languages they speak: Spanish, Portuguese, Creole, Cantonese, Russian.read more...
Dying at age 6 from an inoperable brain tumor Rob Beauchesne is afraid to sleep at night. He can't go to work. He doesn't want to leave the house.Commentread more...
In New Orleans, Housing Sales Are Bright Spot NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 31 - A surprisingly healthy real estate market in the New Orleans metropolitan area is proving to be one bright spot in an otherwise stagnant local economy.read