Online consumer-direct lender to be acquired by Puerto Rico bank
Company reports 37% increase in number of brokerage offices
Joint venture buys 320 units
Realtors forecast 10.5% jump in existing-home values in 2005
Site served by rail
30-year fixed rate up at 5.48%; 10-year Treasury up at 4.43%
Consumers, businesses can post for free or buy display ads
Move was widely expected
Scheme involved backdating documents for more favorable loan terms
Grows franchise operations in 5 states
HUD alleges that woman refused to rent to African-Americans
More than 460,000 square feet involved
Opinion
Perspective: State laws should curtail local power to take homes
Warrant issued for Washington man's arrest
Signs tenants to long-term leases
30-year fixed rate up at 5.42%; 10-year Treasury up at 4.39%
Condo market boosts activity in July
More than 1,000 rental units in Florida affected
Forms separate LLC called Vision Relocation Group
