Nov
19

Shares of home improvement chains dipped Wednesday after the federal government said construction of new homes and apartments slowed at a record pace in October.
The two companies reported better-than-expected third-quarter results this year, but both posted dramatic profit decreases and said sales worsened in the early parts of November.
“Both Lowe’s and Home Depot saw sales, [...]

Jul
01

Anthony Tesvich, a former highly paid Home Depot flooring buyer, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Atlanta to four crimes, including tax evasion and fraud.
He was the mastermind behind a kickback scheme that netted him millions of dollars and filled the pockets of several former Home Depot colleagues with hundreds of thousands of dollars [...]

Apr
23

L&G has based its figures on the minimum hourly wage, saying 41 per cent of us would rather splash out ï¿¡700 a year on help than roll up our own sleeves.
This is probably a good thing, if you then read the other report from Halifax Insurance, which claims more than half a million people in [...]

Apr
01

ICI Paints and The Home Depot will launch the first, truly comprehensive and environmentally friendly paint nationwide in April 2008. The Freshaire Choice? Paint offers exceptional quality, free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and is backed by a lifetime guarantee and GREENGUARD certification. Featuring a custom color palette of 66 beautiful colors available through an [...]

Jan
17

With relatively low interest rates and tax-deductible interest, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) have always been considered the best choice when it comes to home improvement loans. But while they might be the top lending tool for homeowners, HELOCs have their fair share of risks. The phrase “one size fits all” might [...]

Jan
17

A home equity line of credit can be a great tool for consolidating high interest credit card debt, or financing a long-overdue home improvement project. Get the lowest rate possible, and then bank the savings over time.
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Jan
17

With foreclosures hitting all-time highs, it takes additional creativity to successfully market a home. But a home equity loan can help you dress up your property and complete a sale, even in a highly competitive market.
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Dressing up your home before listing it [...]

Jan
17

It’s amazing what a little uptick in interest rates and a slow-moving housing market will do to consumer behavior. Back when rates were low, people couldn’t tap their equity fast enough. Now, with rates hovering around 8 percent and home sales dragging, borrowers are singing a different tune.
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Jan
17

It’s easy to get a home equity loan to turn your home into the mansion of your dreams. But how far should you go?
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Home equity loans are a great way to tailor your home to your individual needs. But you [...]

Jan
17

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) allows you to borrow a percentage of your home’s equity value and receive the funds in increments. The key to success with a HELOC is to secure a competitive rate, and shopping around ahead of time is essential.
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