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Newmark Grubb Knight Frank To Change Its Name By End of March 2016

The Newmark Grubb Knight Frank name might not be such a mouthful to say anymore. As it turns out, the company, owned by Howard Lutnick’s BGC Partners – who is also the parent company of Cantor Fitzgerald – will soon be changing to a much simpler name.

Home Organizing Tips: Turn Your Garage Into an Extra Usable Space in the House

"Converting an existing garage is less expensive than building an addition-and it's a lot less complicated too! Remaking your garage into an extra bedroom, den, or kids' playroom can improve not only the resale value of your home but also your quality of life. In comparison to building an addition, a garage conversion is much more affordable and entails fewer bureaucratic hurdles." - Bob Vila

US Mortgage Rate Down Five Weeks in a Row

The average long-term mortgage rates in the United States have reached another low in its fifth consecutive week, the lowest since late April, which experts attributed to the volatility of the financial market and increasing competition for the debt, The Lake Andes Wave has reported.