The loan modification program has been touted as one way to help distressed homeowners avoid . Launched by the Obama Administration last March, the program has yet to prove its mettle in helping homeowners protect their .

Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink and Florida Governor Charlie Crist are on different boats on whether the state is making progress on its efforts to stave off .

The latest legislative effort to provide takes effect today. The bill, California Foreclosure Prevention Act, approved in February by the state assembly and signed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, enhances previously launched foreclosure help schemes to help more Californians keep their

Though the number of appears to be dwindling slightly, the foreclosure crisis in the state is still far from over.

The pace at which prime loan borrowers are going into is accelerating, particularly in states where unemployment rate is mounting and property values are dropping like hot potatoes.

Only a few major property agencies are functioning in the mountain resort of Bansko after over 80 companies had to close down, trud.bg reported. Most of the companies that closed their offices are representatives of British property agencies that were...

There are two general types of timber frame systems, each having several variations: Common Purlin systems consisting of King Post, Queens Post (see modified Queen Post Truss below), and Hammer Beam frames for example, and Common Rafter systems such as

isn't much different than building any green home. The steps are the same: design, build, enjoy.DesignHiring a licensed architect, particularly a timber frame architect, will quite possibly be the wisest choice you can make to build a timber house. A

There is a natural fit with timber frame, SIP Panels, and green building. Posts and beams can be recycled from old factories, barns, and historical buildings, adding character and a unique history to the home and showing respect for our

Our design for the timber home utilizing sacred geometry is on the fast track! Jeremy is working on the timber frame design and Chris is completing the elevations. The builder will take the plans to get final permits next week

The 2nd Annual will be held July 17 - 19, 2009 at the , Gilford, New Hampshire, located on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee, less than 90 minutes from Boston and the NH seacoast. The Expo will feature over 200 companies featuring

We took advantage of a rainy day a couple of weeks ago to visit our clients' in South Peak Resort, Lincoln, NH. The home is progressing nicely and should be completed within the next eight weeks. Chris drew a landscaping

Best known for luxury honeymoon breaks, the Maldives government set in the Indian Ocean has announced plans to make the country carbon-neutral within ten years, in a bid to combat climate change and appeal to green tourists

International sporting events are widely recognised as a driving force behind all kinds of investment, particularly infrastructure and property.

Often considered too remote or perceived as too expensive, Sweden rarely features in a property investment portfolio.

Those with property investment interests in the UAE may welcome research from HSBC whose new Property Ladder study shows that property prices are rising in the Emirates.