H&R Block Continues Mortgage Job Cuts (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
H&R Block Inc. said Thursday it will cut more jobs at its struggling subprime mortgage unit and that the planned sale of the business could be delayed until later in the year.
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Condo owners pay high price for Pearl District flaws (Reg Req'd) With gourmet kitchens, hardwood floors, attached garages, fireplaces, whirlpools and private courtyards, Johnson Street Townhouses seemed to have it all.via
Ireland Public Information Notices form part of the IMF's efforts to promote transparency of the IMF's views and analysis of economic developments and policies.read more...
Fewest mortgage applications filed since May 2002 (Chicago Tribune) WASHINGTON -- The number of mortgage applications filed last week fell to the lowest level since May 2002, more evidence of an end to the five-year boom in housing.read more...
Holiday Bills Piling Up? Refinancing Your Car Puts Extra Cash in Your Pocket The holidays are a wonderful time of year. Co-workers are in a good mood, the family is happy, even cashiers in the stores are more friendly than usual.Commentread more...
Bush signs massive housing bill intended to provide mortgage relief, stabilize markets Bush signed the bill without any fanfare or signing ceremony, affixing his signature to the measure he once threatened to veto, in the Oval Office in the early morning hours.read
Lakeland ReMax, Elliott Agencies Merge LAKELAND | One of Polk County's largest real estate firms just got bigger. ReMax Paramount Properties merged with Elliott & Company on Monday, bringing together two prominent Lakeland-based agencies. more» read