Mortgage modifications moving at snail’s pace
The government’s $50 billion program to ease the mortgage crisis is helping only a tiny fraction of struggling homeowners, and a list released Tuesday showed which lenders are laggards.
Mortgage modifications moving at snail’s pace
August 31, 2009 By
Real estate in NY’s Hamptons is rebounding
August 31, 2009 By
Real estate in NY’s Hamptons is rebounding
Few real estate markets got hit harder by the recession than the Hamptons, Long Island’s summer playground for the rich and famous.
NYT: Owed taxes pushing some to foreclosure
August 31, 2009 By
NYT: Owed taxes pushing some to foreclosure
Hard times are causing more homeowners to fall behind on their property taxes.
House Recycling – Environmentally Friendly Property Development
August 31, 2009 By
House Recycling – Environmentally Friendly Property Development
“Deconstruction” is a growing trend among eco-friendly property developers who are looking for cost effective ways to refurbish their investment properties. This article discusses the benefits of deconstruction for the environment. It also highlights how property investors who are willing to embrace the use of recycled housing materials in their projects can see substantial financial rewards in the form of lower costs and tax incentives.
Washington Report: Home Valuation Code of Conduct
August 31, 2009 By
Washington Report: Home Valuation Code of Conduct
With Congress due back on Capitol Hill after Labor Day, the legislative fight over Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s controversial appraisal rules is heating up. Bipartisan legislation that would put the “Home Valuation Code of Conduct” (or HVCC) on hold for 18 months has steadily gathered support in the past month, and now has 54 co-sponsors.
Mortgage rates, still near historic lows, tick up
August 31, 2009 By
Mortgage rates, still near historic lows, tick up
Rates for 30-year home loans edged up this week, but remain close to record lows reached over the spring.
I Always Loved My Board of Realtors
August 31, 2009 By
I Always Loved My Board of Realtors
Executive officers are stepping up all over the country to provide the training that their members need. Columnist Walter Sanford explains why.
Shareholders OK $1.5 billion Pulte-Centrex deal
August 31, 2009 By
Shareholders OK $1.5 billion Pulte-Centrex deal
Pulte Home Inc.’s $1.53 billion takeover of rival Centex Corp. was approved by shareholders of both companies Tuesday, creating the largest homebuilder in the United States.
Practical Steps For a Greener Home
August 30, 2009 By
Practical Steps For a Greener Home
Most of us are concerned about how the way we live impacts on the environment. We all want to find ways to maintain our current standard of living but be a little bit greener.