housing: IS THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU 2007 COMMUNITY SURVEY INFORMATION HELPFUL OR IMPORTANT? - 09/25/08 10:10 AM
Our U.S. government spends considerable money at its U.S. Census Bureau and provide us with information.
I QUESTION WHETHER THIS USE OF TAXPAYER FUNDS FOR INFORMATION IS ALWAYS HELPFUL OR IMPORTANT.
The Associated Press reported on September 22, 2008, about the U.S. Census Bureau survey highlights.
The Census Bureau released the 2007 American … (6 comments)
housing: FDIC To Help IndyMac Mortgage Borrowers - 08/23/08 09:53 AM
Yes, that's right. But is this a good thing?
It was reported on August 21, 2008, that loan modification letters will start going out on 4,000 loans near default with 25,000 more to follow.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. , which took over the former Indy-Mac Bank last month, is launching … (6 comments)
housing: Housing Affordability Increased in California During July 2008 - 08/22/08 05:01 PM
The California Association of Realtors reported (Aug. 19, 2008) that entry-level housing affordability increased 50 percent in second quarter 2008 as compared to the same time in 2007.
That's a good thing for new homeowners. We as Realtors should know this and focus on what will eventually jump start the market.
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housing: Banks & Lenders Are Taking Less Than What's Owed At Trustee Sales After Foreclosure - 05/14/08 08:23 PM
It's interesting that in Orange County, California, during April, 2008, buyers took foreclosure homes off the bank and lender hands at trustee sales for 21.5% less than the amount owed. One year ago during April, 2007, the banks and lenders weren't so interested in discounting at trustee sales. Perhaps the banks … (0 comments)
housing: Southern California Housing Market & Population Growth - 03/15/08 07:55 PM
California has advantages over other parts of the country. CA population growth remains strong. The housing market in SoCal should be supported by continued population growth. [see www.ExploreRealEstate.net] … (0 comments)
housing: Economic Basis of California Remains Strong - 03/15/08 07:50 PM
The economic basis for California remains strong. The population during 2008 will grow by more than 400,000 persons. In this decade, we will probably add 5 million persons to the population. These new persons will eat, drink, buy clothing, motor vehicles, and have need for housing. California needs 240,000 new housing units each year to … (0 comments)
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