| New round of foreclosures threatens housing market The housing market is facing swelling ranks of homeowners who are seriously delinquent but have yet to lose their homes, and this is threatening a new wave of foreclosures that could hit just as the real estate market has begun to stabilize. feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Ozaukee Humane Society gets $1M gift The Ozaukee Humane Society has received a pledge of $1 million in support of its capital campaign for the construction of its new animal shelter. bizjournals.com |
Redwood remains a favorite for a backyard deck DEAR TIM: I'm confused about which decking boards to use on my new deck. There are different wood species and types as well as composite decking material. What types have you had experience with and which ones are the best? Is there really a maintenance-free decking board? And what's the safest way... feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Mortgage applications sink to 13-year low Demand for loans to purchase homes sank to a 13-year low last week, and refinancing demand also slid despite near record-low mortgage rates. Mortgage - Refinancing - Loan - United States - Business pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |
Interest rates fall back to record low The average interest rate for 30-year fixed loans fell to 4.32 percent this week, the lowest on record dating from 1971, Freddie Mac reported on Thursday. That's down from 4.37 percent the previous week and ties the average rate reached four weeks ago. Recreation - Travel - Specialty Travel - Ecotourism - Fall Foliage feeds.washingtonpost.com |