HUD and CPSC Issue Guidance on Repairing Homes with Problem Drywall
RISMEDIA, April 8, 2010—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)...
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27 Million Homeowners with Mortgages Believe They Owe More than Their Homes are Worth
RISMEDIA, April 8, 2010—A new Harris Poll provides some unpleasant numbers about the housing crisis and the collapse of the...
Regional Spotlight: Activity in Manhattan Continues to Improve; Prices Remain Down but Show Steady Gains
RISMEDIA, April 7, 2010—According to the first quarter market report recently released by Brown Harris Stevens, the average apartment price...
Majority of Americans Making Healthy Lifestyle Changes
RISMEDIA, April 7, 2010—Eighty-five percent of Americans characterize their lifestyle as somewhat or very healthy, according to a survey recently...
Home Trends – Lively Color
RISMEDIA, April 7, 2010—Punch up your spring and give new life to rooms with these vibrant, happy shades. Shake things...
Predatory Mortgage Servicing Fraud – First of a Series
RISMEDIA, April 6, 2010—It’s been more than three years since I wrote an article about mortgage servicing fraud. I’m a...
Only Seven Percent of Americans to Use Tax Refunds on ‘Fun’ Activities
RISMEDIA, April 6, 2010—A new study released by Bankrate, Inc. shows that, with economic uncertainty still lingering, many Americans plan...
Revamped Good Faith Estimate Criticized as Impeding New Mortgages
RISMEDIA, April 5, 2010—(MCT)—If you're a prospective home buyer exploring real estate this spring, there's plenty to learn about, from...
5 Tips to Help Teens Understand Importance of Financial Literacy
RISMEDIA, April 5, 2010—April is Financial Literacy Month, and the recently announced findings of the annual "Teens and Personal Finance...
Around the Home – Get Rid of Unwanted Items the Green Way
RISMEDIA, April 3, 2010—(MCT)—Now is the time of year when many of us finally get around to tackling our biggest...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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