U.S. real estate booms grow two-thirds
WASHINGTON - The number of areas across the United States with real estate booms grew nearly two-thirds last year to 55, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
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Mortgage woes hit E-Trade, Merrill (Los Angeles Times) E-Trade cuts its profit outlook and Merrill Lynch is eliminating jobs at its sub-prime lending operation. -- Mortgage woes dealt a double whammy to the securities industry
Why Mortgage Life Insurance is Not a Good Idea (Evening Times) (ARA) - If you've recently taken out a mortgage, brace yourself for the onslaught. Before you even finish unpacking, your mailbox will likely be filled with offers for all kinds
Falcon fire district swaps old headquarters for new "It's over twice the size of what we have now" The Falcon Fire Protection District will get a new station next year thanks to a land deal with big-box
Credit card issuers, critics clash on clarity (Reg Req'd) WASHINGTON , Growing consumer unease with credit-card practices is fueling a call for action as lawmakers and regulators debate making changes.via
JEDC shifts its policy target Since Mayor John Peyton challenged the city's economic development arm to reinvent itself early last year, it has been churning through change.via
Apr Maori Electoral Rights The February issue of the Review commented on the Waitangi Tribunal report on the electoral option.read more...