By Eva Norlyk Smith, Ph.D.
People looking to start a home improvement project often wonder which are the best sources of financing. Many people turn to banks for a loan, however, most banks require you to have equity built up in your house in order to approve you for a loan. Plus, if your home improvement project is fairly small, the hassle of applying for a bank loan and the high… Continue reading
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The Mortgage Bankers Associates (MBA) notes that, while some economists may have declared that the recession technically ended with the third quarter, its effects are still plaguing the real estate industry. The Association's Quarterly Databook for the period ended September 30 shows that the commercial real estate market has yet to show many signs of recovery from the downturn. The report states that vacancy rates rose… Continue readingPosted To: MND NewsWire
The Mortgage Bankers Associates (MBA) notes that, while some economists may have declared that the recession technically ended with the third quarter, its effects are still plaguing the real estate industry. The Association's Quarterly Databook for the period ended September 30 shows that the commercial real estate market has yet to show many signs of recovery from the downturn. The report states that vacancy rates rose… Continue readingPosted To: Community Commentary
Many of us start the new year with an array of New Year Resolutions – losing weight, exercising more, finishing a project at home, etc –, but most of us just fall into our same old habits. At the end of the year we are still out of shape and have yet to complete the kitchen remodel. It’s easy to sit on our arm chair and… Continue readingPosted To: Community Commentary
Many of us start the new year with an array of New Year Resolutions – losing weight, exercising more, finishing a project at home, etc –, but most of us just fall into our same old habits. At the end of the year we are still out of shape and have yet to complete the kitchen remodel. It’s easy to sit on our arm chair and… Continue readingBy Eva Norlyk Smith, Ph.D.
True or false: Did rock singer Courtney Love take out 104 American Express cards, charge $352,059.67 to them, and then refuse to pay off the charges?
In a real-life mystery that would have even Robert Downing Jr.’s indomitable Sherlock Holmes scratching his head, American Express is suing rock singer Courtney Love for $352K in charges to credit cards issued in her name. Love, in turn, is countersuing… Continue reading