To Entice Borrowers, Banks Sweeten Home-Equity Offers

To Entice Borrowers, Banks Sweeten Home-Equity Offers
Rising short-term interest rates have slowed the growth in home-equity lending a popular way for homeowners to turn rising property values into extra cash. In response, lenders are cutting rates and adding lock-in options.

Home Sellers Use Blogs To Market Their Properties
Some homeowners are using this new online medium to make their properties stand out among traditional real-estate listings. The sites allow sellers to give tours of their houses in a more personal forum.

Toil in the Soil: Running A Garden-Related Biz
Gardeners turn their love for plants and getting their hands dirty into money-making ventures.