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What to Shred, What to Stash
Drowning in financial data and statements? You’re not alone — in fact one of the most frequently-asked questions I field is “how lon
What Impact W/ Election Have on Financial Reform?
How will the takeover of the House of Representatives by Republicans affect recent regulation to reform the financial sector, in particular the Do
Is MERS Causing a Foreclosure Nightmare?
In the short span of a week or so, the phrase “foreclosure freeze†has become part of the vernacular - millions of homeowners who are in d
Most Expensive Housing Markets in America
What are the Least Expensive Housing Markets in America? Last week Coldwell Banker released the findings of its new Home Listing Report (HLR) that sho
Is Housing Still a Good Investment?
As a person who owns (along with her bank) two homes, I confess to having skin in this game. But I think the outlook for housing is a little bit more nuanced than that. Here are my thoughts
Foreclosures Keep Rising: How Bad Is the Housing Market?
But all of the news isn’t bad, since this may signify that the worst is over. Here are some considerations
NonResidential Construction To Fall 20% by end 2010
Non-residential construction spending is expected to fall by 20 percent in the last six months of 2010, according to the semi-annual Consensus Construction Forecast done by the AIA.
Real Estate Crisis Continues - Construction To Fall 20
The news from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) this week was grim. Non-residential construction spending is expected to fall by 20 percent i
Home Buyer Tax Credits: Hitting The Wall at 60 MPH
If you’re a home buyer, times are very good, indeed. The home buyer tax credits have provided a tremendous boost for the real estate industry:
Sandra Bullocks House For Sale In Orange County
In another sign that they’re moving on, Sandra Bullock and Jesse James listed their Orange County, CA house for sale on Friday. If you want to
What Can You Buy For $35,000 (Part 2)?
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to buy real estate with a credit card? Well if you’re a real estate investor and your line of credit is bi
What Can You Buy For $35,000?
What can you buy for $35,000? A lot more than you think in some neighborhoods. When you buy a home for $35,000, all that matters is that you can rent
What Can You Buy For $950,000?
With a price tag hovering just below a million dollars, you might be expecting a mansion, but some of these $950,000 houses aren’t quite what
Mortgage Rates: How High Will They Go
Now that the Fed is about to pull back from its unprecedented measures to keep the economy running, mortgage rates are almost definitely headed up. But they probably won't get too much higher too quickly.
Commercial Real Estate is the Latest Worry
Behind all the good news about the economy, one thing is keeping bankers awake at night: commercial real estate is looming as the next asset bubble to
U.S. Housing Market Ready To Stand On Its Own?
Is the U.S. housing market ready to stand on its own? Let’s see: According to its latest monthly survey, John Burns Real Estate Consulting repo
Lower Your Property Taxes
Your house’s value plunged, but your taxes keep going up. Follow these steps to lower your tax bill.
So How About A $10,000 Tax Credit For All Home Buyers?
It looks like the $15,000 tax credit for all home buyers, even millionaires, is dead in the water. But a new $10k credit is being proposed ....
The Vanishing American Consumer
Have Americans given up “retail therapy†for good? A permanent shift could be good for many strapped households — but would spell bad news for the recovery.
How Many Foreclosures Are On Your Block-You Might Be Shocked
A popular Chicago area personal finance and real estate guru offers expert advice on making money in today’s real estate market, whether as a homeowner or investor.
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