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Residential Mortgage Lender ResCap To Cut Jobs (WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul) In the second major job reduction this year, Residential Capital LLC announced that it would cut 1,000 jobs due to the "deterioration of the subprime mortgage market."
Fixing Up Your Home Without Getting Nailed The growing number of do-it-yourself home improvers has caused a spike in injuries resulting from consumer repair work. But it doesn't have to be that way. read more...
RBA to consider impact of mortgage hikes (Port Macquarie News) The Reserve Bank of Australia will consider the effect of recent mortgage rate hikes by the major banks before deciding on moving official rates next month, governor Glenn Stevens says.read
Mortgage Insurance Break Makes Little Sense When she heard about a new tax break for homeowners with mortgage insurance, Kathryn Considine was delighted. read more...
Inspectornot guilty of bribery A city housing inspector was found not guilty Thursday of shaking down contractors.via
Condo owners pay high price for Pearl District flaws (Reg Req'd) With gourmet kitchens, hardwood floors, attached garages, fireplaces, whirlpools and private courtyards, Johnson Street Townhouses seemed to have it all.via