Regional Spotlight: Fannie Mae Targets Hard-Hit Florida Condo Market With Looser Lending Standards
RISMEDIA, January 21, 2010—(MCT)—In hopes of reviving one of the nation's hardest-hit condominium markets, the giant mortgage backer Fannie Mae...
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Daily Media Use Among Children and Teens Up Dramatically
RISMEDIA, January 21, 2010—With technology allowing nearly 24-hour media access as children and teens go about their daily lives, the...
Sound Advice for Stretching Your Dollar in a Tight Economy
RISMEDIA, January 20, 2010—(MCT)—When it comes to New Year's resolutions, thrift is in. Surveys show that in 2010, a majority...
HUD Takes Action to Speed Resale of Foreclosed Properties to New Owners
RISMEDIA, January 19, 2010—In an effort to stabilize home values and improve conditions in communities where foreclosure activity is high,...
Mortgage Modifications Double in December 2009
RISMEDIA, January 19, 2010—(MCT)-After a month of intense pressure on banks and other mortgage servicers, the Obama administration recently reported...
‘Weekend Effect’ Makes People Happier Regardless of Their Job
RISMEDIA, January 19, 2010—From construction laborers and secretaries to physicians and lawyers, people experience better moods, greater vitality, and fewer...
Internal Revenue Service Releases New Home Buyer Credit Form
RISMEDIA, January 19, 2010—The Internal Revenue Service recently released the new form that eligible home buyers need to claim the...
U.S. Consumer Confidence Reaches Highest Level Since September 2008
RISMEDIA, January 19, 2010—After declining throughout much of 2009, American consumer confidence improved sharply in January 2010, returning to levels...
U.S. Housing Values Continued to Show Stabilization in November 2009
RISMEDIA, January 18, 2010—U.S. home values in November 2009 showed continued stabilization when compared to previous months, with the Zillow...
5 Stress-Busting Strategies
RISMEDIA, January 18, 2010—(MCT)—If daily pressures or job worries have left you clenching your teeth, relaxation may be just what...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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