June, 2010
After tax credit expires, new home sales fall to record low in May
New home sales fell according to a report by the Commerce Department released June 23. A drop in home sales statistics was expected following the home buyer tax credit expired at the end of April. But the 32.7 percent drop in May was a lot more than expected. Existing home sales also dropped, as forecasters ...
Watch for potential auto mechanic scams
When you take your vehicle to an auto mechanic, you should have reasonable assurance that they are reputable and trustworthy. Researching a mechanic ahead of time via AAA or other industry resources helps. However, being prepared with knowledge of some of the car repair tricks of those mechanics can help you avoid being scammed. Here ...
Google background image removal placates angry users
Google has started a new program where users can add a background to their search page in addition to their iGoogle. The background of the search page this morning was made semi-permanent. This move has left numerous users asking how to remove the Google background. Removing the Google background image, though, was not exactly simple. ...
Alleged lending violations complicate mortgage modification
The Making Home Affordable mortgage loan modification program was started in early 2009 to help homeowners keep away from foreclosure. The government started this program to help homeowners stuck in a mortgage they can't pay by helping support mortgage modification or mortgage refinancing. The federal government and lenders have run into consistent problems with this ...
Stephen Strasburg takes the hill for the Nats
The first pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, former San Diego State ace Stephen Strasburg is ready to challenge Major League hitters with his 103 mph fastball, 90 mph slider and off-speed pitches. His big-time stuff is more than enough to lead the way on most large league rotations. Now Stephen Strasburg will have the ...