Marketwatch - Such loan innovations allow home buyers to put little money down and make low monthly payments. They've also poured fuel one of the hottest and longest housing booms in the nation's hist (full story)

North County Times - NEW YORK - Wall Street struggled to the finish Friday, closing out the week barely changed after a steep dip in monthly job growth left investors confused about the economy's heal (full story)

Everett Herald - We are looking at buying a home for sale by the owner, and they are offering to sell to us with such a contract. J.M., Duvall Answer: Frankly, I would not advise doing a private contr (full story)

Forbes - Fitch Ratings has assigned its 'A+' rating to Laclede Gas Co.'s (LGC) proposed issuance of $55 million first mortgage bonds due June 2036. Proceeds from the new issue will be used to reduce s (full story)