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John Prescott's The MetWest Scene...Politicians On Board?
We are closed today, in Canada. To give Thanks. Our TSX is also closed. But yours isn't. Many of us Northerners watched today as the Dow rebounded from 'Free-fall Friday' to 'Miraculous Monday'.
A lot of people feel that convenience of location is as important to homeowners as the style of house they buy. But I'm not sure I understoond how to decide where I wanted to live the first time I was buying a house. I wish now I could have known how … (0 comments)
In the good old days, (well, not so old, really) we wrote offers for properties without mortgage contingenices and then planned to close within several weeks. But since the beginning of the mortgage crisis last August you won't get a quick close with mortgage financing. 
This is an outstanding explanation of our current credit crises by Porter Stansbury;
As the U.S. Treasury, according to the recently approved bailout plan, prepares to purchase distressed real estate assets to help the faltering financial and mortgage sectors get back on their feet, a real danger lurks in the shadows for Las Vegas. And other communities across the land. The example of what … (5 comments)
Fire up the search engines for 2003 and you'll find a boatload of articles about real estate market fundamentals -beliefs about houthe demand for home and the benefits of home ownership. Remember the catch phrases of the pre-bubble days?
If you were part of the real estate industry in the last 10 years, you no doubt heard the word condo conversion thrown around a ton. It is the process of taking apartments or 'income producing" properties and turning them into "for sale" condos. Developers have been putting some loot in their … (0 comments)
Sub-prime lending and easy credit are widely considered the primary factors that caused the expansion of the housing bubble and the expansion of housing prices that led to the ultimate implosion of the real estate economy. However,
Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) is service-wide restructuring of bases and personnel in the US military. BRAC mandated at that about 20,000 jobs move to Fort Belvoir. As Belvoir adjusted to this influx, Army officials sought nearby facilities that would satisfy BRAC mandates, but would relieve pressure from the crowded gates … (0 comments)
Ok with things the way they are I am trying to reach out and do my part and help on both sides of the coin 
With all the dire economic news on the national front, we're happy to report that Denver's residential real estate market is showing the first signs of a turnaround. The number of homes on the market in September was down by 20% from September 2007, and the number of sold properties was … (0 comments)
Another Day, Another Move To Save The Financial SystemToday we got the news that many in the markets have been waiting for. They have been waiting for what seems to be a very long time. That was the coordinated global rate cut by the central banks of the US, Canada, EU, … (8 comments)
As living costs (along with seemingly every other cost these days) continue to climb, many people are finding their budgets getting tighter and tighter, and are looking for ways to cut their necessary costs each month. Things like electricity, rent and grocery bills can't go unpaid, but there are ways to … (3 comments)
Tonight our CEO Patrick Lashinsky will appear on cable news outlet FOX Business News' "America's Nightly Scoreboard" beginning at 7 PM EST/4 PM PST. The format of today's appearance allows for viewers to call into the program with questions related to the housing market.
Well Hello Bloggers, this is my first time joining this 'magic' new world of blogging. Not entirely sure how this works or who will read this I will keep this one short. I'm a Realtor in Marble Falls, Texas, have been licensed for the past 8 years and worked behind the … (1 comments)
Need another reason to live in Wisconsin? Besides the beautiful natural areas and wonderful people, there is affordable housing!
Michael Shotnik, Direct Mortgage Banker
Old insight into the early 2008 economic situation, the housing issue, the pending election, and the real state of the economy...
Sunny Isles Beach Broker News 
Why I’m Pi$$ed about the “Bailout” bill/law
Here is the 24 Hour Market Watch, as presented by the Sacramento MLS. New Listing and Pending Sale numbers remain about the same statistically. However inventory is also affected by homes returning Back on Market. This condition has been the same for several months now. Price reductions rule the road. We continue to work … (2 comments)
57167 Blossom VlyA amazing 3 story house with 5 bed, 2 bath and 3 car garage. Includes clubhouse access with pool, tennis courts and lake access. Family room, dinning room, landury room, and library.$359,900Description: 5 bed, 2 bath, lake front, library, laundry room, 3 car garage, pool, tennis courts and clubhouse … (0 comments)
In changing times with a very volatile economic market, the impacts of the “bailout” prove that our national financial system has been tarnished but the hope for repair is the result of the country’s ability to stand up and fight through the turmoil. The economic repercussions of the “bailout” while, hopeful, … (0 comments)
According to a recent survey by the Wireless Association, Americans send about 75 billion text messages a month. That's an increase of 160% over last year. We're so crazy about text messaging it's affecting the way we write. College professors complain about receiving papers typed completely in lower case with no … (2 comments)
Great opportunity for "first time homebuyers"! 
Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FHLMC) are no longer with us as the federal government has taken them over under the Economic Stability Act.
Safety has always been something that should be first on everyone's mind and I know we are in a totally different time right now. We have issues that we are facing that are totally new even to the most seasoned Realtors and I know it's been said over and over again. … (0 comments)
Someone forgot to tell us that the market was slow! We have been very busy with multiple listings, multiple offers and 2 agents away on course. We have had 3 offers on the go within the last day and 3 new listings entering our inventory! 
There is finally some good news for you or anyone you know facing the threat of foreclosure.A new program designed by Congress called Hope for Homeowners which will help homeowners at risk for loan default and/or foreclosure launches today and will run through September 30, 2011.The program will be voluntary for … (0 comments)
I've been getting a lot of questions about the state of our housing market, and the potential ripple-effect coming from south of our border. There are some frightening things happening there (consider the recent $700B bailout proposal of the financial sector), that we are insulated against, as a result of tighter … (0 comments)
"Wall Street" has never translated to "housing". Try as they may to make them synonymous it isn't so just because someone says it is or want us to believe it. Looking at the players in the current economic debacle, this madcap comedy of errors, I'm reminded how much the Secretary of … (0 comments)
Harry Dent predicted our current situation when he showed that a slowdown in the birthrate 25-35 years ago would lead to fewer people entering the housing market to buy homes. It is those new buyers who fuel the growth of the rest of the residential real estate market.
Stunning spacious colonial on historic road in Garrison. Picturesque 2.5 level acres with landscaped property with pond, pool and play area make this an ideal setting for any family. Large deck, hardwood floors, summer kitchen, rec room, central vac, large rooms, two pellet stoves plus a fireplace, skylighted kitchen all not … (0 comments)
I've been busy lately, prospecting like a madman and forcing myself to work FSBO's,,....strictly to build up my listing inventory. It's not all bad since I have genuinely met some sincere and nice folks out there. However, one comment I am soooo getting tired of hearing is "We are willing to … (7 comments)
I recently received a chart summarizing the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. The chart is below for your use and review:
I must admit that I am both positive and negative about the events that have been occurring recently with the economy. I'll start with the negative for today, then move to the positive aspects tomorrow.
Optimism is necessary, but you shouldn't be clueless when it comes down to Economics. I was a loan officer for a large financial company and it fell through early in "this" game. Our economy is getting scary. I have heard over the last few weeks how taxpayers shouldn't have to bailout … (3 comments)
Residents of the Pacific Northwest and myself are lucky we live in an area that did not feel the pain of this shift as much as other parts of the country. The economic infrastructure in Seattle, WA is not dependent on tourism, high priced items like cars (for instance), etc. We … (1 comments)
I picked up the phone, said "hello," and the first words out of my fellow realtor's mouth were, "Wow, that's a low offer!" She was referring to the contract I sent over on behalf of a client earlier in the day. She genuinely seemed surprised, but I was puzzled by her … (0 comments)
We live in the "Live Free or Die State"—there are tenants from H@## who think they should “Live Free” while the landlord “Dies”Hi my name is Michael Travis, I am a reluctant Landlord forced to rent a duplex in Portsmouth that didn't sell and now have 2 abusive tenants who organized … (2 comments)
> How the Democrats Created the Financial Crisis: Kevin Hassett>> http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=email_en&refer=&sid=aSKSoiNbnQY0
Today, Trulia CEO Pete Flint hosted an Industry call with some of the top leaders in Real Estate - Jonathan Miller, President/CEO and Co-Founder of Miller Samuel, Barbara Corcoran, Real Estate Guru and Founder of The Corcoran Group and David Michonski, Chairman and CEO of Coldwell Banker Hunt Kennedy.
So you're thinking you want to rent in Kansas City but just aren't sure you're ready to entrust your family to the Kansas City school district.
Our U.S. government spends considerable money at its U.S. Census Bureau and provide us with information. 
How many more signs do we need to see the future?? Wall Street, the stock market, annuities AND many financial institutions all at the brink, REAL ESTATE is the answer (not to mention the low interest rates!)
Wow, it is great to see things moving around central NC. The area is gearing up, but the market is still a buyers market in the area. There are a large number of properties currently available in our area and they are not just starter homes or larger homes, we truly … (0 comments)
After a long day of working with people, traveling from home to home showing property, phone calls to and from title companies, nervous buyers, frustrated sellers who want top dollar in 24 hours and so on... You know the drill. We love our business, we love people, we love the pay … (0 comments)
According to The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, whose loans remain one of the few no-down-payment options in this tight market, they have made more than 162,000 home loan guaranties this year, an increase of more than 31 percent over the same period last year.The Veterans Administration states that they have … (0 comments)
Many are looking at our current financial crisis and asking if we are not already in or are heading into a depression, and the so-called experts all have an answer. The problem is, they don’t agree. It’s easy to find some of the financial or political pundits who will tell us … (1 comments)
This is a very good little interview- thought you all may want to see it. Aired Thursday, Sept 18th.
We all know that it seems like our economy is struggling. We can feel it, see it at the gas pump, hear it on the news. But what do economists look at to determine the health of a region?
Good afternoon.
Hundreds of Billions of Dollars Spent and Now What? 
My wife and I were watching the news for most of the morning today. We saw the candidates, the President, Chairmans of the Fed and Treasury, etc. The essence of todays news is that somehow or another the government is going to "buy" the inventory of bad loans from troubled banks. I … (7 comments)
Atlantic City and surrounding communities are a great place to live or invest in income properties.
The announcement was made yesterday that Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. will build new dormitories at Fort Sam Houston for the Army's new Medical Education and Training Campus development program. The homes will be built through Fleetwood's Trendsetter Homes division. The company will build 682 modular sections at its facility in Belton, Texas where … (2 comments)
Here's a quote I took from an article from the Southland Regional Association of Realtors, September 2008 Realtor Report:
It's 6:30 in the morning, and I'm listening to the radio talk about the economic challenges facing America. Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearsn AIG, Wa. Mu, and others are facing challenges, and the rest of the economy may slide into recession. Putting all of that aside, why would you buy a … (4 comments)
Denver housing
market bottom
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For those of you with your head in the sand last weekend, or recovering from a Hurricane Party………..the Gov’t has announced it will be taking over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac which allows the US Treasury to back the bonds offered by these companies. This added strength to the bonds and … (10 comments)
As predicted earlier in the week mortgage rates have fallen following the Fannie Mae Freddie Mac takeover. The average 30 year fixed-rate mortgage sank to 5.93% this week, down from 6.35% last week.