Cell Towers in Residential Areas Let's face it, most people do not want a cell tower in their neighborhood. Columnist Stuart Lieberman has litigated many cell tower cases on behalf of community groups and suggests a more refined method for locating towers. FULL STORY->
Consumers Use Cash-Out Refis To Adjust Budgets Home owners continue to sign for larger, more expensive mortgages, ironically, often to spend less and tighten budgets that have been stretched by rising energy, fuel and interest rate costs. FULL STORY->
FTC Eyes ‘Questionable' MLS Conduct Uncle Sam's chief consumer watchdog agency, the Federal Trade Commission, has it eyes on several local real estate groups which have rules that inhibit the use of various forms of reduced-fee selling options. Lew Sichelman has the details. FULL STORY->
Ohio Court Moves To Protect Homeowners Ohio has rejected the right of local governments to seize homes merely to benefit private developers or to increase local tax revenues. Peter G. Miller comments. FULL STORY->
Do Canadians Know a Bargain When They See It? A lot has happened over the past year in Canadian real estate. PJ Wade tells why you should have a real estate professional on your side, sharing relevant information, and creating buying and selling strategies for your unique needs. FULL STORY->
FACT Act Tackles Financial Literacy The federal financial literacy commission adds to its MyMoney.Gov financial education cornerstone with a blueprint for building the rest of the infrastructure for a system of national financial education. FULL STORY->
Ask the HOA Expert How does an HOA grandfather architectural restrictions? Should owners customize their landscaping? These questions and more in this week's column. FULL STORY->
Doing Your Laundry Online Consumer technology giants are testing a system that allows your washer and dryer to electronically bug you to let you know your forgot to do the laundry. This is not a hoax. FULL STORY->
How To Survive A Blackout A power blackout can be a few hours of discomfort or a longer event akin to a natural disaster. Here's how to prepare to ease the discomfort or mitigate the possible effects of disaster. FULL STORY->
House Overwhelmingly Passes FHA Reform Legislation Zero-downpayment mortgages, risk-based pricing, substantially higher mortgage maximums and wider participation by mortgage brokers highlight a comprehensive "revitalization" legislative package for the Federal Housing Administration that passed the House by a 415-7 vote last week. Ken Harney reports. FULL STORY->
Moderating Economic Growth Helps Take Pressure Off Mortgage Rates Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.72 percent, with an average 0.3 point, for the week ending July 27, 2006, down from last week's average of 6.80 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.77 percent. FULL STORY->
Economically Promising Desert Life Turning Deadly Choose a desert home today and it comes with stepped up desertification, a condition that is beginning to sweat existing occupants and envelop others in a sweltering lifestyle they didn't choose. FULL STORY->
High Priced Town: Maybe its Time to Move High priced markets put a strain on would be buyers, but does that mean everyone deserves a hilltop home in Beverly Hills? David Reed responds to one reader who is down on mortgages. FULL STORY->
Homelessness: The True Housing Debate As experts debate over the fractional rises in interest rates and statistics on days on market, many Americans are losing the fight for a roof over their heads. FULL STORY->
