Gimme Shelter
The blazing-hot topic at suburban cocktail parties this spring is whether there’s a bubble in the residential housing market.
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Jacksonville.com: Business: First Coast Trust growing strong 0 Jacksonville-based First Coast Trust will shift into high gear, adding about 200 jobs to keep pace with the blistering growth in the purchase and refinancing of homes.via
Federal Reserve makes it easier for private equity firms to take minority stakes in banks The Fed issued policy guidance that said it will allow investors under certain circumstances to take up to a 33 percent equity stake in a bank without running into regulatory
D.C. Seizes 16 Owners' Property for Stadium The District government filed court papers yesterday to seize $84 million worth of property from 16 owners in Southeast, giving them 90 days to leave and make way for
Builders see potential in sites and the results are beneficial The Greater Toronto Area is the third fastest growing region in North America, and it's no wonder.Commentread more...
Feds target mortgage fraud; 18 charged in S. Florida (Miami Herald) Mortgage brokers, appraisers, title agents, loan officers and phony buyers took out more than $50 million in fraudulent home loans to buy luxury condos in South Beach and homes in
6 ways to sabotage savings Hate the idea of having a big savings account? Follow these six tips to ensure that you never have money in a savings account or emergency fund.read more...