Kitchen Trend Report Inspires Kitchen Lovers It's kitchens and bathrooms that count-in more ways than one-but too often the full significance of their contribution is overlooked and, therefore, full investment potential may not be realized. PJ Wade shares trends from a new report to encourage property owners to keep their kitchens up-to-date. FULL STORY->
Interest Rates: The Looming X Factor Interest rates are at their lowest levels since May. Columnist Peter G. Miller looks at the curiosity of low mortgage rates -- and why they may rise. FULL STORY->
A Bad Idea At The Wrong Time These guys are nuts. HR 3915, called the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007 is set to completely wipe out all the bad people in the mortgage business. Thank goodness we have a Congress in the first place, right? FULL STORY->
Appraisal-Inflation Scheme Alleged by New York. In a suit that has rocked the appraisal industry, New York attorney general Andrew Cuomo charged that First American Corp's appraisal management subsidiary violated federal and state rules by allowing a major mortgage client, Washington Mutual, to hand-pick appraisers willing to deliver inflated valuations. Ken Harney reports. FULL STORY->
Mortgage Rates Near Six Month Low Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.26 percent with an average 0.4 point for the week ending November 1, 2007, down from last week when it averaged 6.33 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.31 percent. The 30-year FRM has not been this low since the week ending May 17, 2007, when it averaged 6.21 percent. FULL STORY->
Quake Alert: Secure Household Items Even moderate quakes can turn household items into deadly missiles. Here's how to reduce the chance your stuff will turn against you in a quake. FULL STORY->
Renters Get A Breather Renters may have a small window of opportunity to negotiate a better rental contract -- if the window is still open. FULL STORY->
Canadian Builders Go Green in a Big Way While the Canadian home building industry has been at the forefront of energy efficient housing since the early 1980s, most of the innovation has been conducted by custom builders on small projects. Now some large-scale green projects have found their way to the drawing board. FULL STORY->
SoCal Wildfire Victims Get Tax Relief Tax filing, payment and penalty relief is available from the Internal Revenue Service and California's tax collectors for eligible taxpayers in SoCal's wildfire areas. FULL STORY->
Recruiting Directors From time to time, it is necessary or desirable to recruit new directors. It may due to a vacancy or an upcoming election. Often volunteers are reluctant to commit until they fully understand the scope of the job and time commitment. Here is a sample solicitation letter that outlines director duties. FULL STORY->
Bubbles Seen as Good for Economy Hang in there, business columnist Daniel Gross tells the Urban Land Institute's annual fall meeting in Las Vegas. The recovery may not be in sight, he says, but it will come and the net result could be good for everyone. Lew Sichelman has the details. FULL STORY->
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