Land Sale Records in Beijing
On Monday, land sales in Beijing shattered price records—not once but twice, according to a report in China Daily. online.wsj.com |
Why there isn't a market for modern homes?
If you live in a detached house or townhouse, chances are it is not a stylistically modern or unconventional one designed by an architect. Instead, it is probably a relatively traditional home with relatively traditional furnishings. feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Average 30-year mortgage rates drop to 4.78 percent
The average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage dipped to 4.78 percent this week from 4.84 percent a week earlier, mortgage company Freddie Mac said Thursday. It was the lowest since early December, when rates fell to a record low of 4.71 percent. Mortgage - Business - United States - Financial Services - Freddie Mac feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Dem. Frank says abolish Freddie and Fannie
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be abolished rather than reformed, Rep. Barney Frank, chairman of the House Financial Services committee, said on Tuesday. Freddie Mac - FannieMae - United States House Committee on Financial Services - Barney Frank - United States pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |
Ways to make your home's entrance more inviting
A homeowner should not have to put up a sign that says "front door this way." But I have seen many situations in which a home's entry was not well defined and created difficulties for the owners. feeds.washingtonpost.com |