My Houzz: Vibrant Colors Meet Natural Materials in Montreal (14 photos)

It took a year of renovations, but Allison Marchildon and Philippe Dunsky finally have their entire family — Grandma included — under one roof. The couple worked closely with Vouli Mamfredis of MMA Architects to turn their home from a neglected triplex with a main-floor-plus-basement home and two... http://goo.gl/TSCajr

World of Design: 9 Collectors and Their Cool Home Curations (27 photos)

One in a series from Houzz international editors on how our lives shape home design around the world.Personal collections are fun, fascinating and sometimes sentimental. Each has a story that reveals the owner’s passions and personality, whether it’s an interest in vintage picture books... http://goo.gl/pMWQZK

Shop Houzz: Setting a Fall Table (64 photos)

Fall is the perfect time to host a dinner party or an afternoon barbecue. Summer weekend camping trips are a thing of the past, but the holidays haven’t taken over our lives yet, so there’s plenty of time to relax with friends. Plus, the crisp, cool weather is perfect for alfresco dining — you won’t... http://goo.gl/Jlt3R7

Backyard Birds: The Wonder of Warblers (14 photos)

Warblers. Where does one begin? There are so many to choose from, with over 50 species calling North America home. Their coloration, migration, secretive behavior and flair for the spectacular make them an object of fascination amongst birders and nonbirders alike. The yellow-rumped warbler is... http://goo.gl/zZLfYY

Backyard Birds: The Wonder of Warblers (14 photos)

Warblers. Where does one begin? There are so many to choose from, with over 50 species calling North America home. Their coloration, migration, secretive behavior and flair for the spectacular make them an object of fascination amongst birders and nonbirders alike. The yellow-rumped warbler is... http://goo.gl/zZLfYY

How to Shape a Rain Garden and Create the Right Soil for It (9 photos)

A rain garden is a beautiful addition to the home landscape and is a sustainable way to return rainwater from your roof, or other impervious surfaces, back to the aquifer. Instead of sending water downstream through storm drains, rain gardens drain the water onsite, cleansing it as it infiltrates the... http://goo.gl/m0Ls5p

How to Shape a Rain Garden and Create the Right Soil for It (9 photos)

A rain garden is a beautiful addition to the home landscape and is a sustainable way to return rainwater from your roof, or other impervious surfaces, back to the aquifer. Instead of sending water downstream through storm drains, rain gardens drain the water onsite, cleansing it as it infiltrates the... http://goo.gl/m0Ls5p

My Houzz: Laid-Back Style in a San Francisco Home (15 photos)

Finding the perfect space for yourselves and your new puppy can be challenging, especially in San Francisco. Lauren Smith and Andy Muesse moved to San Francisco from Southern California six years ago, after they graduated from college, and they quickly outgrew their studio in the Upper Haight neighborhood.... http://goo.gl/Xs1KZx

Rates Still Likely To Rise In 2015 But Expect Low Rates For Foreseeable Future

The Fed may be more concerned with future global economic growth potential and its impact on the impish U.S. economic recovery than they are letting on.
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Fed Keeps Debate Raging: When Will They Finally Raise Rates?

Thursday the policy setting arm of the Federal Reserve held interest rates near zero for the 82nd month in a row.
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Pardon Our Interruption

A Portland builder is at the center of protests regarding the removal of two trees on a Southeast Portland lot.
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News Flash To Investors: The Bull Market Is Hale And Hearty

"We are skeptical that a recession, a bear market or a 1997-98-like debt crisis is near."
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Apple Bulls Like iPhone Payment Program

Apple Bulls liked what they saw with enough improvements and a new payment program to get them a bit more excited.
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Even With Musk's Magic, SolarCity's Light Is Fading Fast

SolarCity Corp. (SCTY) wants to change the way Americans obtain electricity. So far, this goal has been extremely unprofitable, and the future profit outlook remains clouded. Nonetheless, SCTY is up over 300% since it went public in 2012, and the stock receives a four-star rating from Morningstar. Investors would be wise to take notice, however, that SolarCity operates in an uncertain industry and carries an expensive valuation.
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China's Economy Isn't Ready For The Major Leagues

It’s possible that China is not ready for free markets. The first sign was in the first half of 2015 when regulators let Chinese stocks soar, fueled by hugely speculative investments and a surge in margin trading. Then, after the bubble popped, policymakers cobbled together a haphazard rescue package that ultimately failed to support the market. The currency “devaluation” was an attempt to appease the IMF and also jumpstart the country’s stagnant manufacturing industry. But allowing CNY to drop a mere 3% before resuming intervention will not spark economic activity.
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