U.S. Housing Chill Grows Worse, Bites Consumers
The pace of the real-estate downturn is accelerating, surprising even some bearish analysts.
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Groups Launch Credit Awareness Campaign A coalition of consumer and civil rights groups says it plans to launch a national campaign Tuesday to highlight what they consider abusive and predatory lending practices in the banking,
Starting a marriage on right foot By the time Candace Kirby and Patrick Letts Jr. say 'I do' this summer, they want to be on their way to a solid financial life together.Commentread more...
Get home inspected before warranty runs out New-home owners shouldn't rely only on a builder's inspector and a warranty that a house was built flawlessly, says Real Estate Adviser Steve McLinden.read more...
H&R Block, Cerberus scuttle deal for Option One mortgage unit (Market Watch) BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- In another sign of the difficult conditions in the subprime-mortgage market, H&R Block Inc. said Tuesday it has agreed to terminate a previous agreement under which an
Mortgage applications fall U.S. mortgage applications fell last week as interest rates climbed to 17-month highs and demand for refinancings slid to their lowest level this year.read more...
Mortgage figures hit new low in March (Guardian Unlimited) Number of mortgages taken out for house purchases is down almost 50% year-on-year, says Council of Mortgage Lendersread more...
September 26th, 2007
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