Luxury apartments to test renters’ confidence
For its coming out party, the Sunset Vine Tower threw a glitzy bash worthy of a Hollywood opening, complete with free food, booze and live music. Apartment - Hollywood Los Angeles California - Business - Travel and Tourism - Oceania pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |
U.S. unveils plan to shrink some home loans
After months of criticism that it hasn't done enough to prevent foreclosures, the Obama administration has a plan to cut the amount some troubled borrowers owe on their home loans. Foreclosure - United States - Presidency of Barack Obama - Loan - Mortgage pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |
General Growth Wins Approval to Restructure Contentious Loan
Mall owner General Growth Properties won a judge's approval for the final mortgage restructuring in its massive bankruptcy case, extending by four years the due date of a formerly contentious loan from lenders led by Citigroup. online.wsj.com |
FHA tells Congress: Mortgage insurance claims are down; home prices a concern
Mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration have performed better than expected so far this fiscal year, though the improvements could be overturned if home prices sink, according to a report the agency submitted to Congress this week. Federal Housing Administration - Insurance - Mortgage - Business - Financial Services feeds.washingtonpost.com |
New angle on installing a corner shower
DEAR TIM: It's time to remodel our bathroom, and I want a sleek glass corner shower to replace our current standard tub. What are some of the pros and cons? I'm afraid that the angled door will mean that I don't have enough room in the shower. Help! - Wanda B., Greenville, S.C. feeds.washingtonpost.com |