Custom Homes

I've finally made my decision - I want to have my own home built. Now, here's my problem... there are about a million different options to consider. I think I'm going to need to call in some professional help. I'm currently doing a lot fo research online at pages like this review of Schumacher Homes. Companies like this look promising, I just need to get my land situation squared away first.

Tags: homes, home building, custom homes, real estate

Classy Mantel Clocks

The girlfriend and I are going through the transition of moving in together, and we're compromising on a lot. One of the things I put my foot down about was my office... aka the "guest bedroom". At least, she wanted a guest bedroom. I vetoed that one, and used up all my... veto-powers on that one room. Ah well, it'll be worth it. I'm going through now and picking up a seth thomas mantel clock for the shelf thats directly across from my desk. The desk is going to be shit - the desk doesn't matter though. I'll spend $50 on a bare-bones desk, and then drop $700 on the best chair I can get my hands on. The chairs really all that matters... the desk just needs to have legs and a flat surface. The chair is what I'm going to be sittin in for hours on end. Thoughts?

new loan blog

I'm in the market for a new house, so I've been looking around for some info and tips about applying for, and getting a home loan. I found this blog that has a ton of info on the topic. Take a look!

Columbia Fund Takes On The Forsaken (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Guy Pope loves misery. "I try to take advantage of fear and pessimism around stocks," said the manager of Columbia Common Stock Fund (NASDAQ:SMGIX - News).

'Sea change' seen in spouse's financial roles

Long-held stereotypes about marriage and money are biting the dust as couples grapple? with ?today's economic realities, according to our exclusive Elle/msnbc.com survey.

Love (and money) story of our time

Check out some of the surprising findings of our exclusive Elle/msnbc.com survey on attitudes toward money, sex and love.

Grim jobs, services deal blow to economy (Reuters)

Reuters - The slumping U.S. service sector and
weakening job market dealt further blows on Wednesday to an
economy teetering on the brink of recession, while the
beleaguered factory sector produced more bad news.