Exterior remodeling provides best return for real es...
Thursday | via Central Jersey
Despite a slow market and a slight decrease in the resale value of most remodeling projects, Realtors report that the smartest home improvement investments may also be some of the least expensive. Comment?
Foreclosure filings fall in November
Thursday | via WANE-TV Fort Wayne
The number of homeowners on the brink of foreclosure fell in November, the fourth straight monthly decline, as mortgage companies evaluated whether borrowers were eligible for help. Comment?
Will, Kendall foreclosure filings down
Wednesday Dec 16 | via Homer Sun
November foreclosure filing totals in Will and Kendall counties followed the state and national pattern of being lower than October's filings, but higher than November 2008 totals. Comment?
Business digest: Cape councilman named to tourist panel
Wednesday Dec 16 | via News Press
The Lee County Board of County Commissioners has appointed Cape Coral City Councilman Chris Chulakes-Leetz to the Tourist Development Council. Comment?
State Treasurer Issues Background Information on Sal...
Tuesday Dec 15 | via Decatur Tribune
Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias has issued a news release regarding the sale of the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center at public auction for $6.5 million on Monday, He said he is making good on his pledge to end a 29-year political and financial saga that has cost taxpayers nearly $30 million. Comment?
Funds dry up for eager students
4 min ago | via Edmonton Journal
Amin Fazal is one of thousands of would-be students who won't be going back to school this January because provincial funding for low-income students ran out. Comment?
Martin Hawes : Extra paid on fixed rate is the price...
5 min ago | via The New Zealand Herald
For most of the past 15 years or so, fixing your mortgage interest rate has been a "no brainer". Fixed rates were such a good deal that you simply put as much as you could on a two or three-year term. Comment?
Planning ahead: What first-time homebuyers need to d...
Tuesday Dec 15 | via San Francisco Examiner
First-home homebuyers now have until April 30, 2010 to qualify for the $8,000 federal tax credit. Comment?
a oe2009 KME Made in Loudoun County Awardsa
9 min ago | via Gateway to Loudoun County
Some light home reading under DC blizzard conditions today...Happy Holidays and New Year! When we started our " 2009 KME Online Loudoun County Promotion Business Challenge " this year, the economic downfall was in full swing, and it was apparent that the County could use some help from its resident businesses and citizens to attract new economic ... Comment?
10 min ago | via Ottawa Citizen
In an exclusive interview with Canwest News Service and Global National, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said the government is closely watching the red-hot housing market. Comment?