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Feds propose changes in mortgage rules  The federal housing department wants to simplify the process of getting a mortgage and, on Thursday, proposed changes in the paperwork that borrowers get from prospective lenders.read more...


Stem Cell Firms Get Bill Activity Boost  Associated Press Stem Cell Firms Get Bill Activity Boost 05.20.2005, 04:27 PM Biotech companies that use stem cell technologies received a boost Friday after House Republican leaders said they would


Silver Hill Financial(R) and The Duncan Group Introduce New Commercial Lending Section in Duncan's Mortgage Mastery Club (SYS-CON Media)  Silver Hill Financial, LLC ( http://www.silverhillfinancial.com/ ), a leading national real estate lender specializing in small-balance commercial loans, announces an alliance whereby The Duncan Group has partnered with Silver Hill(R)


Playhouse to be demolished  Demolition of the downtown Steamboat Springs building, once home to the Seventh Street Playhouse, the school band and a hospital, begins today.via


Mortgage rates hit lowest level in 8 months  Rates on 30-year mortgages fell sharply this week to the lowest level in eight months, reflecting easing inflation concerns.Commentread more...

June 30th, 2007

Paris Moves to Malibu for the Summer

Entertainment Tonight learned that Paris Hilton is renting a house in Malibu. It’s a $2.9 million little pad for her to enjoy for the summer. via Woo Factor



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June 30th, 2007

REIT Replay: Apartment REITs back in the spotlight as America First takes the bait

“However, Essex is well-positioned versus its peers, given its focus in high-growth markets”

REITs finished in the red on Monday, June 25, as the 10-year Treasury yield closed at 5.08%, down from 5.13% on Friday. via SNL Financial



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June 30th, 2007

Moneysupermarket.com founder to pocket 200m

“We have relationships with 350 suppliers and a huge range of products and services. Only 15% of net users in the UK have yet bought a financial product online. There is a huge amount of growth ahead.”

A 39-year old university dropout who started a price comparison website in 1998 is expected to pocket around 200m in cash after the company, Moneysupermarket.com, said it plans to float on the stock market. via Guardian Unlimited



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June 30th, 2007

Oil and Mortgage Worries Limit Gains in Stocks (New York Times)

The stock market managed only slight gains last week as worries over oil prices and subprime mortgage lending weighed on investors.

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June 30th, 2007

Decor Design: Why hire a pro?

“You know the minute you walk into the room, it’s either beautiful or ordinary. There’s nothing in between.”

I am always excited when someone asks me why I think interior design is important. via Hometown Annapolis



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June 30th, 2007

How-To: remodel to boost your home’s value

“Finding the right design, choosing a professional remodeler and securing the financing for a home improvement project can sometimes take months”

Do your homework A common misconception of homeowners, especially those who buy fixer-uppers, is that any improvement – at any cost – adds to home value. via The Herald-Dispatch.com



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June 30th, 2007

A broad retreat from risk-taking may be ahead

“We’ve been negative on REITs for about six months, and we’re pulling back”

AT the halfway point of the year, you probably have substantial portfolio gains to celebrate. via Los Angeles Times



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June 30th, 2007

The Bank of Mom and Dad can offer daughter a mortgage (Los Angeles Times)

Question: Our 25-year-old daughter has just landed her first job in New York City. Her pay is dismal, but she has about $80,000 for a down payment on a condominium in Brooklyn. My husband and I want to help but would rather not co-sign a mortgage loan. Can we lend her the mortgage money at market rate?

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June 30th, 2007

Woolwich Launch Buy to Let ‘Fix and Track’ Mortgage to Beat Swap Rate Volatility (PRWeb)

Barclays Woolwich announce the launch of a new buy to let ‘fix and track’ mortgage to help beat swap rate volatility. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2007)

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June 30th, 2007

Want to sell mortgage-free home? It’ll cost you (Boston Globe)

Q Before we were married, my husband purchased a two-bedroom home in Houston in the late ‘80s. We married in 1993 and finished paying off the house by 1998.

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