Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows the proper way to prune a branch without damaging the tree …read more
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How to Hand-Prune Trees
How to Hand-Prune Trees
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows the proper way to prune a branch without damaging the tree …read more
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Dining Room Built-ins for $380
Custom storage with farmhouse flair helps turn back the clock in a lackluster dining room …read more
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NYC Mayor wins approval for affordable housing plan
New York City’s affordability crisis could start finally turn a corner as New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and his administration celebrate the passing of the affordable-housing plan. “Our affordable housing policies must reach every New Yorker in need, which is why this plan thinks big about the changes we need to make—in government and in the private sector,” said de Blasio. …read more
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SEC reportedly investigating nonbanks for sending loans to collections too quickly
The Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly investigating several nonbank mortgage servicers for potentially sending borrowers into debt collection too quickly. One of the SEC’s supposed targets? Ocwen Financial. …read more
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CFPB partners with Zillow to collect homebuyer information
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants more information about the home buying process and it’s willing to pay for it. According to an email sent Tuesday to consumers, the CFPB is partnering Zillow to gather more information about consumers’ experiences buying and selling a home. …read more
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Motivity Solutions co-founder and President Todd Sherman dies
His brother shared these touching words: “The world has lost the most amazing husband, father, brother, son, friend and human being. He left behind a legacy and spirit that will forever be the foundation of the Sherman Family.” …read more
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House passes bill to extend veteran foreclosure protection
For many members of the military, settling back into life after completing their active service can be a struggle. In an effort to ease some of their struggles, the U.S. House of Representatives extended the foreclosure protection for debts incurred before active duty. …read more
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API data show 8.8 million-barrel weekly jump in U.S. oil supplies: sources
The American Petroleum Institute late Tuesday reported that crude supplies jumped nearly 8.8 million barrels for the week ended March 18, according to sources who reviewed the report. The closely watched Energy Information Administration report will be released Wednesday. Analysts polled by Platts forecast a climb of 2.7 million barrels for crude inventories. May crude traded at $41.24 a barrel in electronic trading, down from the contract’s settlement of $41.45 on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
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loanDepot teams up with Avant to reach new market
The two firms have announced their partnership, which will allow greater access to loans from borrowers. Avant’s advanced technology will also speed up the process of receiving the loan once approved. …read more
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