Daily Archives: September 23, 2011

http://bit.ly/prezfl Most people think of wreaths only at Christmas. But by using seasonal materials, you can create your own colorful wreath of fall leaves and berries to hang on the front door or over the mantel.

http://bit.ly/o6zfYT WASHINGTON — Fannie Mae missed chances to catch law firms illegally signing foreclosure documents and its government overseer did not take the right steps to ensure Fannie was doing its job, according to a federal watchdog.

http://bit.ly/mTYfQd Say goodbye to the days when baking a batch of cookies and putting out fresh flowers before an open house would be enough to sell your home. In today's real estate market, it takes more than that to attract … Continue reading →

http://trib.in/nooLv8 Where others see ugly ducklings, upholsterer Steve Paver sees beautiful swans. With his help, sofas morph from sorry to snazzy. Ottomans evolve from oy vey to oh, yes. Slipper chairs upgrade from seedy to sensational.

http://bit.ly/r47tNg Fall may be the end of summer's blooms, but even in this season there are still stunning ways to amp up your home's curb appeal.

http://bit.ly/oMsgAP Seal air leaks in your basement to stop the loss of your home heating energy.

http://bit.ly/p4zkPS MCLEAN, Va., — Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing fixed-rate mortgages changing little amid sluggish economic, mixed housing data, and ongoing concerns over the European debt markets. The 30-year fixed remained … Continue reading →