We live in a world that has changed dramatically in the last 50 years. There has been more innovation and more technological progress in the last 80 years than there was in the previous years since the beginning of time. In today’s business society, we are judged by the results we get more than ever before: the result of winning the court case; the result of a successful surgery; the result of winning the big game.
September 20, 2009
Long-Term Rates Down for Third Consecutive Week
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.04 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending September 17, 2009, down from last week when it averaged 5.07 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.78 percent. The last time the 30-year FRM was lower was the week ending May 28, 2009, when it averaged 4.91 percen
Brushing Up On Money-Saving Painting Tips
A new federal law beginning April 2010 will require all contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in private homes, childcare facilities, and schools (built prior to 1978) to be certified in the prevention of lead contamination.
Investor Report: IRS Changes Policy
Commercial and investment property owners who are facing problems refinancing mortgages because of credit market conditions and declining lease revenues may have just gotten some important help from the IRS.
