Simplifying tax laws not so simple (Reg Req’d)
Some months ago, President Bush appointed a panel to find ways to make our tax laws more simple and fair.
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Q&A on the mortgage maze (Daily Telegraph) Q. Is the mortgage market really in turmoil?read more...
Bank's mortgage rate moves under 9pc mark (The New Zealand Herald) Kiwibank has cut its key 2 year fixed mortgage rate to 8.99 per cent from 9.29 per cent, moving below 9 per cent for the first time in six months.
U.S. mortgage firm to settle earnings-fraud case (International Herald Tribune) Fannie Mae, the giant buyer of U.S. mortgages, was expected to pay more than $400 million Tuesday as part of a settlement to resolve charges that executives manipulated earnings in
Wachovia closes subprime mortgage unit (BizJournals) Wachovia Corp. has closed its subprime mortgage lending division, EquiBanc Mortgage. Florida was among the states where the company had operated.read more...
Realtors Group Lowers Housing Forecast "With fewer affordable loans available, that will cut back on some of the homebuyers who wanted to enter the market" Home sales will hit a five-year low this year,
New owner rescues struggling brewpub in Superior Steve Knauss used to be a salesman. He's kinetic, effusive and in-your-face friendly.read more...