Homes in Bend keep going up
After a year of record-breaking building activity, Bend city officials say the city is on pace in early 2005 to eclipse last year’s mark.
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Contractors squeezed by costs of materials Dennis Smith is usually pretty busy this time of year, remodeling kitchens and building garages.read more...
Confused by all the Mortgage Options? Here's Help (Derby Daily Reporter) (ARA) - Fixed rate. Adjustable rate. Interest Only. Flex. All of the different types of home loans that are available these days can puzzle many homebuyers. But, say mortgage experts,
Zillow launches mortgage marketplace site (USA Today) Armed with market research that showed Americans spend as much time researching a vacation as they do a mortgage loan (answer: five hours), Zillow.com is launching a mortgage marketplace that
More opting for mortgage insurance (The Post and Courier) Private mortgage insurance is making a comeback. Until six or eight months ago, private mortgage insurance was out of favor as people eager to get into the roaring housing market
Four out of 10 Americans fear real-estate bubble (Reg Req'd) The index was based on a survey of 1,001 randomly selected adults. Pollsters asked how they feel about their credit ratings and their ability to pay their debts now and
Costello blames states for housing costs Treasurer Peter Costello has launched a housing affordability report that says restrictive state land supply policies and taxes are making housing less affordable for first home buyers and low income