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The Federal Reserve, keeping a watchful eye on the effect of surging oil prices, raised a key interest rate by another quarter-point yesterday.
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Mortgage loans surge in June on higher demand for real estate The nation's outstanding mortgage loans soared in June, the highest gain in nearly three years as more people rushed to take out mortgages to finance property purchases, the Bank of
Low cost rural houses from local materials A traditional rural residence is almost always based on adaptations to the local environment, and is often built with the labour of the villagers themselves without the need for external
Employers Add 27,500 Jobs, More Than Expected, and Labor Costs Increased Canada's employers added more jobs than economists expected in August and labor costs rose at their fastest pace in two years in the second quarter, bolstering expectations the Bank of
Money Makeover: Your 1BN is in Their Pockets Some banks and... Some banks and building societies are cashing in by charging higher lending rates and slapping extra fees on unsuspecting customers who need to borrow large amounts of money to get
A new dress for the old address Your weary-looking home can be pepped up with a little help from the designer. There are tricks to make it look spacious too PHOTO: K. MURALI KUMAR TRICKS OF THE
Mortgage rates fall fifth time in 6 weeks (The Greenville News) Mortgage rates dipped slightly this week, but continued news of a weakening economy signals more softness ahead for the housing market, industry experts said Thursday.read more...