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Bob and Kim Zielinski Build an Untraditional House in Pitt
The house, designed by the architect Eric Fisher, looms over the street like a big industrial arm.
Energy Spurs a Recovery in Houston Real Estate
Rising oil prices and a boom in shale exploration are leading companies to add office space in the Houston area, most notably Exxon Mobil.
DocX Faces Foreclosure Fraud Charges in Missouri
The charges against DocX, which provided home foreclosure services to lenders across the nation, are one of the few criminal actions to follow reports of widespread improprieties against homeowners.
Mortgage Tornado Warning, Unheeded
Inspired by a personal experience, a businessman began delving into the practices of the mortgage industry, including Fannie Mae. His findings have been prescient.
In Atlanta, Housing Woes Reflect Nation’s Economic Pain
Despite a few modest signs of improvement, housing prices continue to fall nationwide, with Atlanta earning the distinction as the weakest performer.
Facing the Political Implications of Housing Crisis
With the next Republican primary in a state hard hit by the collapse of the housing bubble, free-market instincts collide with voters’ desperation.
A Mortgage Investigation
President Obama has promised a full inquiry into the mortgage meltdown. Could this finally lead to clear results that hold those who broke the law accountable?
Fed to Maintain Rates Near Zero Through Late 2014
The Federal Reserve said it was not likely to raise interest rates until the end of 2014, adding 18 months to the expected duration of its response to the slump.
In Europe, a Conflict Over Bank Capital
As European banks move to shed businesses and write off losses, their regulators might veto any steps they fear could inflict further damage.
Mortgages - Shopping for the Best Rates
Consumers who want to try for the lowest rates available need to consider these basic factors.
A Deal on Foreclosures Inches Closer
About one million homeowners facing foreclosure could have their mortgage burden cut by about $20,000 each as part of a long-awaited deal.
Foreclosure Auctions Show Raw Form of Capitalism
Foreclosure auctions have grown into a scruffy economic circus where bargain hunters from around the world have scooped up houses often sold for less than half of the value of the mortgage.
Downgrade of Debt Ratings Underscores Europe’s Woes
Combined with a snag in talks between Greece and its creditors, the ratings agency Standard & Poor’s action served as a reminder that Europe has found no solution to its debt turmoil.
What Does Wall Street Do for You?
More than you think. Without it, the 99 percent would be a whole lot poorer, and there definitely wouldn’t be any good goat cheese.
Harder for Americans to Rise From Lower Rungs
Americans enjoy less economic mobility than their peers in Canada and much of Western Europe in part because of the depth of poverty, family background and the gaps between the rich and the rest.
Brooklyn/Streetscapes - C. P. H. Gilbert - The Wild Years
Charles Pierrepont Henry Gilbert’s town houses came to define the upper-class residence. But as a young man, he designed some flamboyant, urban dwellings in Brooklyn.
U.S. Firms See Europe Woes as Opportunities
European regulators have ordered banks to raise capital and shrink their balance sheets, leading to the sale of assets to American businesses and financial firms.
Building Blogs Sell Neighborhoods to Sell Apartments
We've had great success with these tactics in the neighborhoods we target. So good in fact that the assessed value of our homes rose an average of 23% this year! Ouchie on the Taxes!
7 Blogs and Newsletters That Can Help You Sell a Business
No one has all of the answers. But these are good places to look.
Landlords Use Computers to Arrive at the Right Rental Fee
Landlords who run apartment properties with thousands of units are increasingly turning to software programs to help them set rents.
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