| Snow, foreclosures hit homebuilder sentiment The National Association of Home Builders says its housing market index slipped in March, as harsh winter weather and competition from foreclosed properties hurt builders' sales prospects. National Association of Home Builders - Home Builders - Real estate - Foreclosure - Business pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |
Foreclosure relief plan coming up short Treasury officials acknowledged problems in the government's latest mortgage-modification program and announced changes at a highly critical hearing. Foreclosure - Mortgage modification - Business - United States - Mortgage pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |
FDIC and Developer Slug It Out After Corus Bank failed last year, the FDIC inherited the $163 million construction loan on Sonny Astani's Concerto development in Los Angeles. The FDIC and its group of private partners want to seize the property, but Mr. Astani is fighting for his project. online.wsj.com |
Fannie Mae narrows loss, but asks for more aid Fannie Mae says that its financial condition has vastly improved over previous quarters, but the mortgage finance company still requested more government assistance. rss.cnn.com |
Do-It-Yourself: Insulating attic's ceilings and walls isn't always practical Q. My heating and air-conditioning equipment is in my attic. I know I am losing heat because the attic is very warm even in cold, cloudy weather. There is some insulation on the floor, but would it help to insulate the ceiling and walls of the attic? If so, what type of insulation should be used? feeds.washingtonpost.com |