| CDOT’s stimulus money nears end of the road The last of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s federal stimulus money — $4.6 million — will go to the estimated $25.7 million reconstruction of the C-470 and Santa Fe Drive junction in Douglas County. bizjournals.com |
Best (and worst) places to buy a home now Lucky homeowners in some areas will finally start seeing some appreciation this year, while others can expect real estate prices to keep sinking. Find out what 2010 has in store for home values in your area. rss.cnn.com |
Fannie Mae tightens lending standards for homeowners Battered by a wave of loan defaults, mortgage finance company Fannie Mae is tightening standards for the adjustable-rate and interest-only loans that fed the housing boom and contributed to the bust. Fannie Mae - Freddie Mac - Loan - Business - Mortgage feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Home sales tumble 5.1 percent in June Sales of previously occupied homes fell in June and are expected to keep sinking, indicating that the housing market's troubles are likely to drag on the economic recovery. Business - Residential Housing - Construction and Maintenance - Sales - Manufactured pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |
Dry-stone walls last for generations, require some engineering DEAR TIM: While viewing the colorful autumn leaves in New England, I saw more than one rock wall. I was so impressed with them and wonder whether rock retaining walls really hold up over time. What are some of the best practices used when building these natural wonders, which seem as strong as th... feeds.washingtonpost.com |