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Artist’s habitat in the Jersey woodlands

May 11th, 2012 No comments
Ricky Boscarino is a sculptor, painter and jewelry maker whose biggest art project for the past 23 years has been his home on five quiet acres.

Unique home in the Jersey woods

May 11th, 2012 No comments
One of America's most flamboyant private residences lies in the woods of northwest New Jersey. It's the personal vision of artist and craftsman Ricky Boscarino and reflects his eccentric world view.

Redo your roof the right way

May 11th, 2012 No comments
It's hard to imagine a less enjoyable way to blow $5,000 to $15,000 (or more) than putting on a new roof.

Another record low for mortgage rates

May 10th, 2012 No comments
Mortgage interest rates hit new lows this week as both the 30-year and the 15-year fixed-rates fell, according to a weekly survey by Freddie Mac. It was the second consecutive week that rates broke records.

Consumer bureau targets predatory lending

May 10th, 2012 No comments
The federal government is considering a new set of rules on mortgage origination that it says would make the process simpler and more transparent for borrowers.

10 housing markets set for double-digit price gains

May 9th, 2012 No comments
Ten hard-hit housing markets will record double-digit price increases through 2013, according to a report Wednesday.

7 questions for your next real estate agent

May 9th, 2012 No comments
After four years of sleepy sales during the traditionally busy spring and summer homebuying seasons, real estate experts are forecasting a pickup.

For sale: $50M Lake Tahoe compound with vanishing garage

May 4th, 2012 No comments
When Internet millionaire Tom Gonzales was putting together his elaborate family compound on the shores of Lake Tahoe, he had one big concern: Where to put some of the most valuable cars in his 400-car collection.

Mortgage rates hit record lows

May 3rd, 2012 No comments
Average rates for both 15-year and 30-year fixed mortgages fell to new all-time record lows this week, according to a report released by Freddie Mac Thursday.

Buying a home won’t get much cheaper

May 3rd, 2012 No comments
Buying a home may never get any cheaper than this. Several housing experts are predicting that this year will be the last chance for bargain hunters to cash in on the best deals of the weak housing market.