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Mortgage Defaults Spread, Snagging More Borrowers
from RealEstateJournal.com
The mortgage market has been roiled by a sharp increase in bad loans made to borrowers with weak credit. Now there are signs that the pain is spreading upward... read more

MRO Purchasing Pros Demand More Personal Buying Experience
Industrial distributors expect revenue from e-commerce to increase from 18% in 2006 to 38% by 2012
from Purchase.com
A new report from Pembroke Consulting shows distributors expect more buyers to use online tools to source their MRO products... read more

Study Sheds New Light on Life Expectancy of Home Components
from National Association of Home Builders
By any reckoning, a home is expected to last many years and serve several successive generations. But what about the individual components that comprise the house? How many years of service can a home owner reasonably expect from a roof or a door, a window or a whirlpool tub?... read more