Did You Know?

Sears and Robuck delivered and built more than 75,000 homes in the United States from 1908 to 1940. Sears sold several styles of homes that were available for purchase from their general merchandise catalog. The homes arrived on rail cars containing more than 30,000 pieces and were assembled by local carpenters and skilled labor. Prices for the homes ranged from $600 to $6000.

Did You Know?

Since 2004, home equity borrowing in America has risen 278%, according to a study by 360FinancialLiteracy.org . Nearly $719 billion of home equity credit is on balance in America, which now exceeds the total balance on credit cards. A home equity loan is paid off over time. A home equity line of credit is repaid like credit card debt.

Cows, Liberals, and Maple Syrup

In Vermont. Foreclosures in the state—known for cows, liberals, and maple syrup—stand at only 1 in every 154,779 homes. Keep up the good work...moo