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Bloodbath at Ozar Hatora school follows shootings of three immigrant soldiers in nearby city of Montauban. Fannie Mae's Property Sales Generate Investor Interest
Some big investors have shown interest in buying foreclosed properties being sold in bulk by Fannie Mae , the largest U.S. home funding source, the Wall Street Journal said citing people familiar with the process. HGTV Dream Home 2012: Details on How Vicki Naggy Won
Vicki Naggy, a hairstylist from Acme, Pa., is the winner of the 2012 HGTV Dream Home in Midway, Utah. Naggy was at her home in rural Pennsylvania when HGTV's Monica Pedersen surprised her with the news, a press release stated. How she got the big present? Everyone must want to know that. Let's see more detail about the 2012 HGTV Dream Home rules. Then you can expect the 2013 HGTV Dream Home will be yours. Who Is Vicki Naggy? Facts About The 2012 HGTV Dream Home Winner [PHOTO]
Vicki Naggy from Acme, Penn., has been revealed as the winner of the HGTV Dream Home 2012 Giveaway. She has won a beautiful modern rustic ranch home in Utah, a perfect getaway for people looking for an outdoor adventure. See her photo here. HUD grants $42 million in housing counseling funds
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is awarding more than $42 million in housing counseling grant funding to support home buyers and to prevent future foreclosures, the department said on Friday. HGTV Dream Home: Hairstylist Vicki Naggy Wins 2012 Grand Prize Giveaway In Utah [VIDEO]
Vicki Naggy, a hairstylist from Acme, Penn., is the winner of the 2012 HGTV Dream Home in Midway, Utah. Naggy was at her home in rural Pennsylvania when HGTV's Monica Pedersen surprised her with the news, a press release stated. Fed Revises Stress Test Losses
The Federal Reserve bank said on Friday it had made mistakes in calculating bank losses in stress test results released this week. Egyptian Resorts Posts Narrower Full-year Loss
Real estate company Egyptian Resorts posted a narrower full-year loss, helped by new revenue from its Sawari project on the Red Sea. China property market digest, March 1-18
The property sector is a pillar of the Chinese economy and real estate investment accounted for 13 percent of gross domestic product last year. China 'Wealth Exodus' Underestimated
The scale of the exodus of wealth from China caused by investor immigration is much larger than previous estimated, according to China Daily's interviews with emigration agents and experts. Paris's La Défense Again Reaches For The Sky With Hermitage Plaza
The Hermitage Plaza twin tower received planning permission last week, ushering in a new wave of skyscraper building in Paris's La Défense. St. Patrick’s Day 2012: Pictures of NYC St. Patty’s Day Parade Celebration [PHOTOS]
St. Patrick's Day 2012 is just around the corner and what a better time than to reminisce from last year's celebration with the craziest photos from the 250th annual parade in New York City. View the pictures from the St. Patty's Day NYC parade last year. St. Patrick's Day 2012 NYC: Ultimate Parade, Pub Crawl Tips and Tricks
St. Patrick's Day 2012 falls on Saturday this year, but the party starts on Friday with pub crawls and beer pong tournaments kicking off the holiday of the Irish patron saint. St Patrick's Day Goes Green: London Eye, Empire State, Tower of Pisa [SLIDESHOW]
Ireland's saint's day celebrated around world with landmark buildings getting makeovers in national colour St Patrick's Day NYC Parade 2012: Where, When, How to Get Involved
St Patrick's Day falls on a Saturday this year, which means the annual New York City parade will be bigger than ever. The Best All-Inclusive Spring Break Destinations for 2012
Check out some of the best all-inclusive deals for Spring Break 2012. With Spring break 2012 around the corner, the only thing on your mind is white sand beaches, crystal clear oceans, rum-filled pina coladas and that sweet smell that comes from your girlfriend's sun tan lotion. Mortgage Deal : Is a 'Quickie' Refinancing Deal Worth It?
I got a letter from my bank the other day offering a streamlined refinancing deal for my current homemortgage. It was one of those "quickie" offers tailor-made for my loan situation and designed to net swift business for the bank. Jumeirah Group Decides to Sell The Jumeirah Essex House in New York
A hotel facing the Central Park in New York has to be a premium property. The Jumeirah Essex House is one such property which is a classic piece of Manhattan architecture. China Control Banks' Asset Risks
Internal governance mechanisms and effective monitoring needed to ensure healthy operations of the financial sector. US STOCKS-S&P 500 on Track for Best Week in Three Months
The S&P 500 inched higher on Friday in its best week in three months as two slightly softer economic reports, although curbing gains, were unable to shake the optimism over the U.S. economy that has helped drive stocks to near four-year highs. Marilyn Monroe meets angels at Warhol show in Asia[PHOTOS]
Andy Warhol, the "Pope of Pop", is making a pilgrimage to Asia on the 25th anniversary of his death, with one of the largest collections of his art set to tour five cities in the region over the next two years. iPad Starter Kit: Top 10 Apps for Apple's New Tablet[SLIDESHOW]
Apple's iPad is going to sell a million units on the first day according to some analysts, so if you're going to buy one, check out our starter kit app guide. While the iPad may not have an all-new physical design or edge-to-edge display, it's enticing enough that pre-orders have completely sold out. First-Time Buyers Sleepwalking Into Property Problems
Inexperienced first-time buyers are ignoring the practicalities of owning a home reveals new research from HSBC. U.S. Mortgage Rates Rise With Improving Job Market
U.S. mortgage rates rose with the improving economy, but remained near historic lows in the week ending March 15, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. U.S. Banks Fees Up, Cut Costs to Boost Profits
Jack up checking fees for bank customers who don't use direct deposit regularly. Replace tellers with self-service, touch-screen kiosks. Install new chairs and conference rooms to court well-to-do customers. China's Ping An to Lift Fixed-Income Investments This Year
Ping An Insurance (Group) Co ofChina Ltd , the world's second-largest life insurer by market value, will increase the fixed-income products in its investment portfolio this year, its chief investment officer said on Friday. Dexter Michigan Tornado Destroys Over 100 Homes in Rural Area Near Ann Arbor [VIDEO]
More than 100 homes were damaged in a tornado that struck Dexter, Michigan on Thursday evening, with reported twisters tearing through the rural farm lands near Ann Arbor with mass floods and fires caught on video. Property Bubble And Burst Unlikely in Brazil
With prices continuing to rise in Brazil and the country's economy booming there is concern that something might crash at some point but real estate experts do not believe that the property market will burst. New iPad Launch: Ecstatic Customers Get Hands on Apple's New Toy [SLIDESHOW]
Apple stores besieged by eager customers around the world as Retina Display iPad released. Apple stores from London to Munich to Hong Kong to Tokyo were packed with customers as the New iPad went on sale. iPad 3 Release Date is Here: Where to Buy, Specs, Review, Pros and Cons vs iPod 2, Share Price and More for the Tech Giant
The newest gadget hits stores on Friday. Apple has become so huge that it doesn't need to name its products anymore. "The new iPad" is due in stores at 8 am on Friday as the newest gadget from the tech leader is likely to cause another shopping frenzy at the 362 worldwide Apple stores.
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