Are Tough Appraisal Rules Holding Back Housing? - Wall Street Journal (blog)

Are Tough Appraisal Rules Holding Back Housing? Wall Street Journal (blog) ... Colo., says that tough appraisal rules, more than stringent underwriting guidelines, have made it much harder to get mortgages for million-dollar homes. ...

Innovative and dramatic kitchen lighting adds flash to heart of home - Plain Dealer

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Innovative and dramatic kitchen lighting adds flash to heart of home Plain Dealer The innovative lighting design first started appearing with stunning effect in million-dollar homes three to five years ago. ...

Home prices up for 6-county region - San Diego Union Tribune

Home prices up for 6-county region San Diego Union Tribune “The reason is because potential buyers of relatively expensive homes are absent. Who's going to buy a million-dollar home? They're usually self-employed, ... and more »

Million-dollar flood projects paid off for town - The Salem News

Million-dollar flood projects paid off for town The Salem News City officials are crediting a multi-million-dollar investment in five storm drainage projects over the last 15 years with preventing the kind of flooding ... and more »

Orlando Man Sentenced in Multi-Million-Dollar Mortgage Fraud Scheme - RealEstateRama

Orlando Man Sentenced in Multi-Million-Dollar Mortgage Fraud Scheme RealEstateRama Moncher often moved into the fraudulently purchased homes and lived in them rent-free. In this manner, Moncher caused the purchase of a total of 9 ...