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The Nation's Housing: Ways to combat lowball appraisals

How do you fight back when an appraiser — often from another city working for a low fee on behalf of a big bank — wrecks your sale, purchase or refinancing with a lowball valuation?

11/19/2011 12:00 AM

Rise in economic gauge suggests brighter outlook

The latest evidence that the economy is making steady gains emerged Friday from a gauge of future economic activity, which rose in October at the fastest pace in eight months.

11/19/2011 12:00 AM
Henrico and Richmond building permits for Nov. 19

Following is a list of building permits issued in the past few months in Henrico County and Richmond for construction valued at $50,000 or more. The name listed is that of the owner and contractor unless otherwise noted; the project is a single-family dwelling unless otherwise noted. Real estate transfers for the same localities appear today in the Classified section.

11/19/2011 12:00 AM
National business briefs for Nov. 19

Motorola stockholders approve Google deal

11/19/2011 12:00 AM
McDonnell: Economic ties to India will help Virginia

Closer business and educational ties between Virginia and India will help "lift up the human condition" and advance peace and prosperity, Gov. Bob McDonnell said Friday in a speech from Bangalore.

11/19/2011 12:00 AM
Virginia business briefs for Nov. 19

SunTrust executive retiring after 41 years

11/19/2011 12:00 AM
Getting to know: John Jay Schwartz

Title: managing director, Have Site Will Travel Ltd.

11/19/2011 12:00 AM
National business briefs for Nov. 18

Study says hybrid cars have lower injury odds

11/18/2011 12:00 AM
Prominent couple's belongings sold at estate sale

The estate sale of one of Richmond's most prominent couples drew hundreds of buyers Thursday, the first of a four-day, court-ordered liquidation sale.

11/18/2011 12:00 AM
Milk does a body good — even when worn

Wear Milk? Anke Domaske says why not.

11/18/2011 12:00 AM
Outgoing Brink's CEO speaks on transformation and risks

The outgoing president and CEO of The Brink's Co. says he stands by comments he has made during his career that he wasn't running the company for the shareholders.

11/18/2011 12:00 AM
Chesterfield & Hanover Building Permits for Nov. 18

Following is a list of building permits issued in the past few months in the Chesterfield and Hanover counties for construction valued at $50,000 or more. The name listed is that of the owner and contractor unless otherwise noted; the project is a single-family dwelling unless otherwise noted.

11/18/2011 12:00 AM
Virginia business briefs for Nov. 18

UR, W&M, VCU, Tech recognized for MBAs

11/18/2011 12:00 AM
MeadWestvaco to spin off office and school supplies business

MeadWestvaco Corp. is spinning off its legacy business in school and office supplies, a move the company said will sharpen its strategic focus on its larger global packaging business.

11/18/2011 12:00 AM
More Virginians will be traveling this year

Virginians' Thanksgiving holiday travel will be up significantly this year, according to AAA's projections.

11/18/2011 12:00 AM
Unemployment aid applications drop to 7-month low

Reduction in number of applicants considered a sign that layoffs are easing and hiring may pick up.

11/17/2011 10:13 AM
Piece of jobs bill clears Congress

Democrats and Republicans rallied on a rare patch of common ground Wednesday as Congress approved legislation helping government contractors and unemployed veterans, giving President Barack Obama the chance to sign the first piece of his $447 billion jobs bill into law.

11/17/2011 12:00 AM
Group gathers to learn the art of extreme couponing

Debbie Barnes of King William County figures the most she has ever saved from using coupons at a store is about $65.

11/17/2011 12:00 AM
National business briefs for Nov. 17

U.S. closes mortgage scams tied to Google

11/17/2011 12:00 AM
Earnings for Nov. 17

Richmond-area firm: Village Bank and Trust

11/17/2011 12:00 AM
Virginia business briefs for Nov. 17

CarMax opens store in North Attleboro, Mass.

11/17/2011 12:00 AM
Chesterfield Licenses for Nov. 17

The following are recently issued business licenses in Chesterfield.

11/17/2011 12:00 AM
TD Bank creating 1,600 jobs in South Carolina

TD Bank is expanding its Greenville corporate offices and creating 1,600 jobs in South Carolina over the next five years.

11/16/2011 9:39 AM
U.S. factory output rose strongly in October

U.S. industrial production rose in October at the fastest rate in three months. Factories made more trucks, electronics and business equipment, a sign that manufacturing is recovering after slowing this spring.

11/16/2011 9:37 AM
Stronger factories, lower prices lift economy

U.S. manufacturing is recovering from a slump, and inflation may be peaking.

11/16/2011 8:50 AM