Rising costs fuel economic stress
Economic stress caused by rising fuel and mortgage costs is creating the need for massive investment in public transport systems, according to research undertaken by Griffith university.
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Renting now cheaper than buying "But while house prices tripled in the years since 1994, private sector rents only increased in line with earnings, and the costs of renting have as a result fallen relative
Summit Mortgage establishes Miami office (BizJournals) Due to a merger, Summit Mortgage said it has gained its first presence in Miami.read more...
Fire is a reminder to prepare for worst When Gene and Marilee Johnson bought their townhouse in Raleigh's Pine Knoll Townes, they got homeowners insurance from ZC Sterling Insurance of Atlanta.Commentread more...
No Headline Identified The Daily Reflector Habitat for Humanity raised $19,000 to build new homes at its third annual barbecue luncheon Wednesday.read more...
Singapore banks Q2 profit seen up on margins, loans Singapore's three banks should post higher second-quarter earnings as lending accelerated along with regional economic growth and as rising interest rates helped to boost profits from loans.read more...
Persimmon in U-turn over housing recovery Persimmon, one of Britain's leading housebuilders, is writing off 600 million, or 19 per cent, of the value of its land as it gave warning that the housing market deterioration
August 10th, 2008
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