Bill targets mortgage practices (Evansville Courier & Press)
INDIANAPOLIS A panel of state lawmakers Tuesday quickly approved a bill aimed at curbing home foreclosures by cracking down on predatory mortgage lenders.
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U.S. Households' net worth climbs to record high The net worth of U.S. households climbed to a record high in the final quarter of last year, boosted mostly by gains on stocks, the Federal Reserve reported yesterday.Commentread more...
Rise in Britons' mortgage spending (UPI) First-time British homebuyers spend more of their income on mortgage costs than at any time in the past 16 years, an industry association says.read more...
Countdown to retirement: Making list, checking twice (Reg Req'd) Dec. 18, 2005 12:00 AM For millions of baby boomers in their 50s, there's little time to waste in preparing financially for retirement.read more...
Real Estate Live Post Real Estate editor Maryann Haggerty takes your questions and comments about the local housing market. read more...
Lawsuits target mortgage fraud (The Star-Ledger) Two years ago, Florine Williams, a nurse's aide, feared losing her Bloomfield duplex after falling behind on payments for the $259,000 mortgage. So, Williams went to a nearby business service
Home sales see modest gains The number of houses sold in the three-state region rose a modest 3.9 percent in January compared to the same month last year.read more...