Homebuilding slowing despite Katrina boost
The boost from rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Katrina won’t be enough to stop homebuilding activity from slowing soon, experts say.
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Scotiabank on the prowl for acquisitions after calling off CyC deal Banking: Scotiabank on the prowl for acquisitions after calling off CyC deal "We are still looking in Mexico.via
12 indicted in mortgage-loan scam that defrauded lenders A dozen people have been indicted in a mortgage-loan scam stretching from Arizona to California that defrauded lenders out of $8 million, authorities said. via North County Times read
Foreigners can buy homes easily in the U.S. Recent changes in U.S. laws grant nonpermanent resident aliens most of the same purchase and home-financing opportunities enjoyed by American citizens, says Real Estate Adviser Steve McLinden.read more...
Mortgage approval figures point to cooling of housing boom (Independent) Growth in mortgage lending slowed last month, according to figures from the major high street banks that suggest the recent boom in activity is coming to an end.read more...
Homestyle Homeowners scare up spook-tacular displays 'Tis the season to scare, and Mark A. Provo, an insurance agent from Macomb Township, is so ready.read more...
Mortgage broker Charcol axes staff (Financial Times) John Charcol, one of the UK?s largest mortgage brokers, has axed a quarter of its workforce and closed three of its eight UK branches because of the turmoil in the