Major concerns arise from the negotiations for the debt crisis. The fate of a valued tax break, which allows taxpayers to deduct their mortgage interest payments. Now lawmakers have proposed limiting the deduction as part of an agreement to raise the government's borrowing limit to avoid a default after the Aug. 2 deadline. http://ping.fm/dvOqC

The Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation (PenFed Foundation), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization working to meet the unmet needs of military personnel and their families, is offering financial help to eligible first-time home buyers through its Dream Makers program. http://ping.fm/1p1iC

As we edge ever closer to D-Day (next Tuesday, August 2nd), those of us who live and breathe the housing market are trying to figure out what this will mean to mortgage interest rates. Read More here: http://ping.fm/GSu6X

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in your home are due to many common houshold products..this is a great article on what products cause it and how you can cut down on them. VOC's can cause chronic health problems and are tough to completely eliminate. Here’s what you can do to reduce your VOC exposure.


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Freddie Mac recently released its U.S. Economic & Housing Market Outlook for July showing the housing market, buffeted by a recovering rental sector, is unlikely to experience a “double dip,” & will likely follow the performance of the overall economy for the remainder of 2011. http://ping.fm/IJzFl

Recent reverse mortgage fraud case shows, seniors need to be very careful who they buy these complex products from and make sure they understand the risks. Read More Here: http://ping.fm/5TXVV

Time to get organized! Here’s some clever, inspiring ways to find the proper place for everything and turn your bathroom into the soothing, well-managed spa of your dreams.

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