Tuesday, February 15, 2005

How to Build a Mold-Safe Home or Commercial Building

How to Build a Mold-Safe Home or Commercial Building
Mold infestation in a new home or commercial building is common. The mold problem can cause severe health problems for occupants as well as substantially reduce the fair market value of the structure because moldy homes and buildings are now more difficult to sell or rent. [PRWEB Feb 14, 2005]
Posted by Jason Colling at 11:54 AM
Categories: Construction News

Builder Magazine Named Kara Homes The Fastest Growing Builder of New Homes in the Nation

Builder Magazine Named Kara Homes The Fastest Growing Builder of New Homes in the Nation
Expanding on a successful 22-year career in land development and residential construction, Zudi Karagjozi, President and founder of KARA HOMES, is positioned for the challenges of today's home building market [PRWEB Feb 14, 2005]
Posted by Jason Colling at 11:28 AM
Categories: Construction News

New Home Construction and Renovations Showing Nostalgia for Old World Flooring.

New Home Construction and Renovations Showing Nostalgia for Old World Flooring.
As the home construction and remodeling season gets underway, architects, builders, and realtors see a booming demand from discerning homeowners, who are seeking the warmth and luxury of old-world wood floors in their new homes and remodeling projects. Whether it’s a floor made of old-growth eastern pine, or wide plank flooring of oak, cherry, heart pine, or other hardwoods, today’s homeowners are seeking this enduring look in record numbers. [PRWEB Feb 15, 2005]

Average house price in North now half that of London (Sunday Business Post)

Average house price in North now half that of London (Sunday Business Post)
Housing costs in the North are only half what they are in London, figures showed today. Both mortgages and rents were 50% cheaper in the North than in London, according to experts at the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
Posted by Jason Colling at 11:26 AM
Categories: Uk Property News

UK buy-to-let mortgage lending cools down (FT.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)

UK buy-to-let mortgage lending cools down (FT.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
Data suggest end to property market boom
Posted by Jason Colling at 11:26 AM
Categories: Uk Property News

Owners pay higher fees to switch mortgages (The Herald)

Owners pay higher fees to switch mortgages (The Herald)
LENDERS have increased fees for people switching mortgages by an average of more than 40% over the past six months in an attempt to maximise profits while the housing market cools, a new survey has found.
Posted by Jason Colling at 11:25 AM
Categories: Uk Mortgage News