Fed Lifts Funds Rate to 4% In 12th Straight Increase

Fed Lifts Funds Rate to 4% In 12th Straight Increase
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates lifting the key federal-funds rate by a quarter percentage point to 4%, as evidence grows that the central bank intends to slow the economy down to prevent inflation from rising.

Four Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Listing Broker
June Fletcher on why you should be choosy when selecting a professional to sell your home and what questions you should pose to the real-estate agents you consider.

Next Stop: Vacation Getaways At the End of the Rail Line
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle but don't want to spend a lot getting there? These homes are in towns that are less than three hours away by train from major cities.

Is It Time to Remodel The Homeowner Tax Break?
One suggestion from President Bush's tax-reform advisory panel -- restricting the deduction for mortgage interest -- raises the question: How far should the U.S. government go in encouraging homeownership?