| How to paint and protect steps DEAR TIM: I stopped by a friend's house the other day as she was painting the wood steps leading to her basement. She was using a stencil, and it looked fantastic. What's the best paint for steps? How do you keep the steps from getting scuffed? -- Pam W., Green Bay, Wis. feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Ernie Hogan leaving East Liberty Development After eight years of helping East Liberty Development Inc. to play an integral role in the East End neighborhood’s revitalization, Ernie Hogan will soon leave his position as deputy director at the organization to become executive director of Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group, bizjournals.com |
The best outdoor jobs to tackle now You probably know that boosting your home's curb appeal is one of the most important ways to maximize its value. But that doesn't mean you need to take on a pricey job like replacing the windows or installing a blue-stone walk. In fact, you'll probably get a bigger bang for your buck with upkeep that costs a few hundred dollars at most -- like touching up the paint, mulching planting beds, and staining fences and decks. "A lot of buyers expect to invest in big projects to customize the house, but no one wants to deal with deferred maintenance," says Rick Wohlfarth, a realtor in Cundy's Harbor, Maine. rss.cnn.com |
Extra credit checks required by Fannie make some lenders anxious People who applied for a mortgage as of June 1 might see their finances -- specifically their debt -- under renewed scrutiny days before they are scheduled to complete a home purchase. Business - FannieMae - Financial Services - Loan - Personal Finance feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Bank of America halts foreclosures in 23 states Bank of America is the latest in a string of banks to freeze home foreclosures in 23 states as it investigates whether there were flaws in its process. rss.cnn.com |