Take your home outside
Pam and Mark Elmore weren’t in the market for a home last summer. But when the Bend, Ore. couple happened to stop by a newly built house with a 1,000-square-foot patio, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen - fridge and range included -and a fire pit, they immediately realized they had to have it.
Countrywide chief decries subprime regulation (Reuters)
Reuters - Countrywide Financial Corp. Chief Executive Angelo Mozilo said on Monday that proposed regulation in the subprime mortgage industry would help crooks while hurting legitimate lenders and the housing market.
When you need a financial planner
Question: How do I find and evaluate a good financial planner? I have always done my own savings and goal setting, but I am not a professional. I’ve worked hard for my money and have always been hesitant to entrust it to someone else. - Robert, Thomaston, Connecticut
Best jobs in America
Second annual edition…Money Magazine and Salary.com sought out the best jobs for anyone ready for a new challenge.
What’s next for real estate
Reports on 380 home markets across the country. See latest prices, forecasts, and other key stats.