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Jeannine Aversa AP Economics Writer Washington — A larger share of banks has made it more difficult for people to obtain home mortgages over the last three months even as demand has grown, the Federal Reserve reported Monday. The Fed’s ...

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Melissa Rayworth For The AP It’s a question all homeowners face when they decide to sell: How can you make your home as appealing to potential buyers as possible? In today’s market, that question has become even more crucial. “It ...

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Sean Ryan [email protected] Wisconsin builders expect more OSHA safety inspections, more citations and more expensive penalties as the agency shifts its enforcement philosophy. In the last eight years, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration emphasized cooperative programs in which OSHA ...

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Martin Crutsinger AP Economics Writer Washington — Construction spending rose unexpectedly in March after five straight declines, as strength in nonresidential projects and government building offset a further slide in housing. The Commerce Department reported Monday that construction spending increased ...

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Alan Zibel AP Real Estate Writer Washington — There was another ray of hope Monday for the distressed housing market: the National Association of Realtors said the volume of signed contracts to buy previously occupied homes rose for the second ...

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Paul Snyder [email protected] A Madison neighborhood is torn between following its long-term development plan and backing a housing project that pushes the limits of those guidelines. “There’s support with a lot of reservations about the project,” said Pat McDonnell, president ...

Wisconsin employers who discriminate will be met with pay penalties Madison (AP) — Wisconsin employers who discriminate against their workers will face stiffer penalties under a plan state lawmakers approved Wednesday. The state Assembly approved a bill that requires companies ...

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Sean Ryan [email protected] In the aftermath of its failed lawsuit, the Wisconsin Builders Association is debating whether to keep fighting state rules requiring fire sprinklers in apartment buildings. The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected a WBA appeal in a lawsuit challenging ...

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Alan Zibel AP Real Estate Writer Washington — The Obama administration was expected to announce Tuesday it is expanding its plan to stem the housing crisis by offering mortgage lenders incentives to lower borrowers’ bills on second mortgages. During the ...

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Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity wants to recruit women to build a new house in September for single-mother Joy Macon. The habitat chapter has about a dozen women that show up regularly to work on projects, so it’s pulling together a ...

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