Vacancies Rise at Retail Centers
Vacancies rose at shopping centers in the second quarter amid a faltering economy, but the rental-apartment market fared better.
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Homeowners face 2 bln pound mortgage lock-in (Tiscali) In January, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) gave lenders until the end of February to justify their high mortgage exit fees, also called "discharge", "vacating" or "sealing" fees.read more...
Confused by all the Mortgage Options? Here's Help (Ridgecrest Daily Independent) (ARA) - Fixed rate. Adjustable rate. Interest Only. Flex. All of the different types of home loans that are available these days can puzzle many homebuyers. But, say mortgage experts,
Mortgage lender in takeover talks (Financial Times) Kensington Group, which specialises in mortgage lending to customers with patchy credit records, has said it is in advanced take-over talks that could value the business at up to £290m.read
RBI increases risk weights on real estate exposure of banks RBI increases risk weights on real estate exposure of banks Mumbai, July 26 Reserve Bank of India while keeping its monitory policy stance unchanged, today decided to increase the risk
Five sentenced in mortgage fraud scheme (The Clarion-Ledger) A U.S. District judge today sentenced five people who pleaded guilty on federal wire fraud charges, handing down varying sentences in the mortgage-flipping scheme. Judge Keith Starrett sentenced three defendants
Study claims Inland homes 30% overvalued The housing market in San Bernardino and Riverside counties is about 30 percent overvalued, putting the region at risk for a price correction, according to a new study.read more...