Realty.com Blog : 01/2009
Perception: How a City’s Image Affects Your Choice
Posted January 30, 2009 by Kate Dickman
Your take on a desirable location might not be in the fold after all. A…more...
Fannie & Freddie Are Bound by New Rules
Posted January 29, 2009 by Realty.com Staff
The government exercises its conservatorship over the two GSEs. There’s a tighter reign on Fannie…more...
City in Focus: Columbus, OH
Posted January 29, 2009 by Realty.com Staff
The Arch City has found a niche in rental housing. Since the 2Q of 2006,…more...
Be Careful with Median Home Prices
Posted January 28, 2009 by Realty.com Editor
The public shouldn’t be too reliant on this measurement of home values. The median home…more...
A 3.99% Rate? Sounds Like They’re Kidding
Posted January 27, 2009 by Kate Dickman
Find out if this figure is true. TBI Mortgage Company under its parent company Horsham,…more...
Where to Settle and Find the Best Jobs
Posted January 25, 2009 by Kate Dickman
The states with employee-friendly companies are attracting a large labor pool. FORTUNE Magazine just released…more...
Video: Housing Starts Are Down
Posted January 23, 2009 by Kate Dickman
The numbers are still dismal. Housing starts show no resilience during last month’s holiday season.…more...
Too Much Bailout Equals Too Many Effects
Posted January 22, 2009 by Kate Dickman
There are drawbacks when the government meddles beyond its limits. Obama is pumping up the…more...
Goodbye Bush, Farewell My (Now Foreclosed) House
Posted January 21, 2009 by Realty.com Staff
If Obama is ushered in a new era in American Politics, his predecessor hits a…more...
Welcome, Obama! Hello, Troubled Economy
Posted January 21, 2009 by Realty.com Staff
Welcome, Obama! Hello, Troubled Economy As the man formally swears into office, we’re looking forward…more...
When it Comes to Mortgage Rates, You Better Shop Around
Posted January 19, 2009 by Kate Dickman
Mortgage rates are getting lower but not for some lenders. It just used to be…more...
Small Players Finally Get a Bailout
Posted January 19, 2009 by Realty.com Editor
But is it all advantageous? The Treasury has released the new rules that will govern…more...
A Broker Is Not Always Broke
Posted January 16, 2009 by Kate Dickman
Can employee compensation of private companies deteriorate the real estate market even more? Citigroup is…more...
Obama’s Stimulus Plan Can Either Help or Hinder Growth
Posted January 15, 2009 by Kate Dickman
Everyone awaits the effects of the Obama plan. Less than two weeks before he swears…more...
Credit Freeze Now Melting? Not as Fast as You Think
Posted January 14, 2009 by Kate Dickman
It may be too early to tell if this trend will continue. Businessweek recently posted…more...
Hoarding of TARP Funds is OK Says One Investment Whiz
Posted January 14, 2009 by Kate Dickman
A financial pundit defends the stashing of bailout money. Bank of America is receiving additional…more...
Bankruptcy Filing: What’s In It for You?
Posted January 13, 2009 by Realty.com Editor
Your decision can have damaging consequences. According to the Bankruptcy Code , Chapter 13 is…more...
YSP: Boon or Bane for Homebuyers?
Posted January 12, 2009 by Realty.com Staff
There’s a decade-long debate on your broker’s earnings. Last month, Peter Coy invited Finance Writer…more...
City in Focus: Miami, FL
Posted January 9, 2009 by Realty.com Staff
Can this city recover from Obama’s stimulus project? Miami currently leads other cities in the…more...
$1K for a House? Here’s the Offer
Posted January 9, 2009 by Kate Dickman
A news company has scoured low priced homes successfully. Even we couldn’t believe it. Poppy…more...
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