Plainfield mortgage firm closes amid fraud probe (Daily Herald)
The state has revoked the license of a Plainfield mortgage company, saying two of its operators helped to falsify a client’s loan application
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Mortgage industry criticized for predatory loans CAPITOL HILL The new head of the Senate Banking Committee says the mortgage industry needs to step up.Commentread more...
County continues to fight Sabens' building plans Skagit County has appealed a court's decision to allow a couple to build a home on forest land near Lake Cavanaugh.read more...
Echoes of color and light Sure, tearing down walls is one option for changing a home. But adding a mirror is a much simpler, more elegant solution.read more...
Debt levels and late payments rise Consumers took on greater levels of debt in recent months, but some signs indicate they may be starting to ease off their "charge it!" ways, according to a study of
Mortgage rates fell ... but so did home sales (Bankrate.com) At the beginning of 2006, everyone expected mortgage rates to rise. And they did. And then -- surprisingly, even shockingly -- they fell, along with house prices.read more...
Wood flooring goes 'GREEN' Home building has gone green. Environmentally conscience consumers are driving builders and home product manufacturers to emphasize environmental responsibility.Commentread more...