New Home Construction Plateaus
A report out of the Census Bureau this morning shows that the annual pace of housing starts sped up last month by 0.2 percent to 2.009 million units.
via
Reverse mortgage body creates new course (AAP via Yahoo!7 News) The industry body for Australia's reverse mortgage providers hopes an industry specific accreditation course will make the products safer for consumers.read more...
30-Year Mortgage Rates Sink to 10-Month Low (The Ledger) Mortgage rates around the country fell this week, with rates on 30-year mortgages sinking to their lowest level in 10 months.Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, reported Wednesday that 30-year, fixed-rate
Rates rise after Fed increase Mortgage rates rose strongly this week, following the Federal Reserve's decision to raise short-term interest rates.via
Mortgage rates dip (WAVY 10) McLEAN, Va. Long-term mortgage rates are lower this week on signs that inflation may be less of a threat to the economy.read more...
Patients hit by surgery error Hundreds of people could have their lives turned upside down because of a GP surgery's mistake.via
Welcome the Breeze But Not the Bugs Even in Washington summers, there are days that make us want to open ourselves up to the world -- the air laden with scents and murmurs that remind us we