Archive for May 9th, 2008

Fannie Aims to Head Off Foreclosures

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Fannie Mae is preparing a program of refinancing mortgages for people who owe more than the current value of their homes. The plan is the latest twist in efforts to contain the surge in foreclosures in much of the U.S.

Property Mogul Poised to Fall Again

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Ian Bruce Eichner is on the verge of losing control of his Las Vegas casino-resort project — 16 years after a similar loss in Times Square. His roller-coaster track record shows that in commercial real estate, failure on an epic scale need not be a career killer.

For Mortgages Underwater, Help Swims In

Friday, May 9th, 2008

A small fish with a healthy appetite for mosquito larvae is being pressed into service in California, Arizona, Florida and other areas struggling with foreclosures. The problem: swimming pools of abandoned homes have turned into breeding grounds.

Mortgage Firms Cool to Principal-Cut Plan

Friday, May 9th, 2008

A major provision of the housing-market legislation passed by the House Thursday might not help as many borrowers as some expect, trade groups that represent mortgage companies say.

IRA Real Estate Investing

Friday, May 9th, 2008

You can obtain real estate with funds from a self-directed IRA. Income generated from the real estate is able to be TAX DEFERRED and in a few cases TAX FREE! Real estate has in history proven itself to be a great vehicle for both income as well as appreciation.

Mountain Pine Beetles and Colorado Real Estate - What You Need To Know

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Mountain Pine Beetles are destroying Lodgepole pines throughout the Rocky Mountains. Read what you need to know before buying real estate in Colorado and Steamboat Springs.

Options For Buyers When You Need To Move In Now And Sell Current Home Later

Friday, May 9th, 2008

So… you need to move but you can′t sell your existing home until after you move. If you can afford and qualify for two house payments, no problem. But what if you can′t… here are some options.

What's Next For Manhattan Real Estate?

Friday, May 9th, 2008

The first quarter of the year was a bad one for the national housing market. Nothing much new occurred, however it was an unabated continuation of last year, which was one of the worst years for the national market on record. In that environment, however, the Manhattan real estate market continued to do OK.

Bradenton Real Estate Agents

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Bradenton Florida is one of those small towns that seems to have escaped time in many different ways. In a day and age in which we live in a fast-paced world, this particular area has a lot to offer for those that love to sit back and watch the grass grow on occasion. If you want to have a piece of property in Bradenton, choosing one of the good Bradenton real estate agents would go a long way in helping you to find a house at a discount.

Bradenton Real Estate

Friday, May 9th, 2008

If you love warm weather and relaxed atmospheres in a small-town environment, perhaps in Bradenton real estate can offer you exactly what you need. As a matter of fact, this particular area prides itself on the fact that it offers a family friendly atmosphere to its residents.