Archive - Aug 19, 2008

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Real estate and 'the little things'

By Kris Berg, Tuesday, August 19, 2008.

It's the little things. It's always the little things. They chip away at our sanity, they undermine our focus, and if we aren't careful, they cloud our vision and generally make a mess of our lives.

Yesterday, I sat paralyzed at my desk. Those little things were having a big ol' party, and they had accumulated to the point that I could no longer see the fire exit. more...

Best insulation for attic loft

By Bill and Kevin Burnett, Tuesday, August 19, 2008.

Q: I read your recent article on adding insulation to a bare-beamed ceiling and I have a question about insulating the ceiling between the beams.

From what I read, it seems that no ventilation is needed between the roof sheathing and the R-13 batt insulation. Is that correct and, if so, is it because it's a flat roof? more...

Option ARM fallout to surpass subprime mess

By Tom Kelly, Tuesday, August 19, 2008.

In a recent column, shortly after Washington Mutual announced it would no longer offer its option adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) to home buyers, I noted that the program was a benefit to our family because it allowed us to adjust our monthly payments given the educational needs of our four growing children. more...

Traditional vs. discount: 'You get what you pay for'

By Inman News, Tuesday, August 19, 2008.

Editor's note: The following is a collection of reader's comments found on Inman.com: more...

Census: Single-family housing starts fall 39%

By Inman News, Tuesday, August 19, 2008.

Housing starts hit lowest level since January 1991
Single-family housing starts in July slipped to the lowest rate since January 1991, the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development reported today. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of single-family starts was 641,000 in July, down about 39.2 percent compared to the same month last year. The rate of total starts, at 965,000, was down 29.6 percent year-over-year in July. more...