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RISMEDIA, August 20, 2007—(MCT)—The stock markets fell in early trading Thursday in part because a financial analyst raised concerns about the liquidity of Countrywide Financial, the nation's largest home lender by volume. ...
RISMEDIA, August 20, 2007—(MCT)—With a growing number of homeowners facing potential foreclosure in a slowing housing market, Los Angeles officials agreed Tuesday to study creating a special emergency loan fund. ...
RISMEDIA, August 20, 2007—(MCT)—The Federal Reserve last Friday tried to ease investor concerns by pumping $38 billion into the financial system. Banks have become averse to taking risks following the meltdown of so-called subprime loans, which were given to borrowers with weaker credit histories. ...
RISMEDIA, August 20, 2007—Psst. It’s a secret to many, but one company is sharing why plenty of people are still buying houses and finding success in residential real estate investing across the U.S. despite the fluctuating economy. ...
RISMEDIA, August 17, 2007—According to an online survey, 71% of homeowners who recently replaced their garage door believe it increased the value of their home. ...
RISMEDIA, August 17, 2007—(MCT)—When Georgia Tech chemistry professor Steven Giradot decided to find a new home closer to his job, he had to account for something besides his own preferences in choosing the next place to live. ...
RISMEDIA, August 17, 2007—Did you know that if you are a landlord or a homeowner and you have to have mold removed from your home, it is tax deductible? It qualifies as a repair that has to be done to protect the investment of your home. ...
RISMEDIA, August 17, 2007—(MCT)—The carpet from the family room and everything that had been on it are piled at the curb. The washer, dryer, hot water tank, freezer and other items that had been knee-deep in muddy water in the basement have been dragged out there, too. ...
RISMEDIA, August 16, 2007—Growing families are flocking to Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Chicago and Las Vegas to find great home values and family-friendly communities boasting healthy local economies and abundant job opportunities. Move.com, an online network of Web sites for real estate search, finance, and moving, features homes in ...
By Marshall Loeb, MarketWatch ...
By Tom Herman, The Wall Street Journal Online ...
RISMEDIA, August 16, 2007—(MCT)—Tough luck for some spells opportunity for others. ...
RISMEDIA, August 15, 2007--(MarketWatch)--U.S. retail sales showed a moderate rebound in July from what had been a weak June. ...
