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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...
Homeowners Jittery on Oil Price’s Slight Boost
Posted January 7, 2009 by Kate Dickman
How gas prices on the rebound can affect the mortgage market Yesterday, the U.S. crude…more...
Are PMIs Low Income Earner Friendly?
Posted January 6, 2009 by Kate Dickman
The credit crisis sends fears among insurers. For years, borrowers have relied on private mortgage…more...
New Year, No Job, No Mortgage Payment
Posted January 5, 2009 by Kate Dickman
It’s becoming a common situation among the laid off in 2008. For those who had…more...
Why 2009 Won’t Be as Bad as You Think
Posted January 2, 2009 by Kate Dickman
We cite three good reasons to still hope for better. Though most forecasts for the…more...
Is No Cost Truly Zero Cost?
Posted December 30, 2008 by Kate Dickman
What the no cost refinance loan hides from those interested to grab the offer. What’s…more...