Centuries of Drama at Halcyon House
In Greek mythology, a halcyon was a bird said to calm rough seas. “It also means peaceful and prosperous,” real estate agent Hugh Oates said.
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Home Resales Are Unchanged; Consumers' Mood Stays Grim Existing-home sales were flat in September bolstered by hurricane refugees buying new homes, despite higher mortgage rates. Consumer confidence ebbed to its lowest mark in two years in October.read more...
HUD unveils reformed mortgage-term disclosure form for consumers (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Prospective house buyers would get easier-to-understand information on mortgage terms and save an estimated average of $700 in closing costs under a proposal unveiled Friday by President George W. Bush.read
Countrywide tumbles as mortgage market seizing "Based on our review of the risk section (of the filing), the aftermarket move seems to be an overreaction and we would recommend investors to accumulate stock on share price
Six Month Investigation Breaks Up Mortgage Scam The Greenville Police Department has teamed up with the State Commissioner of Banks to indict several people accused of breaking mortgage lending laws.read more...
Emerson speeds up cases Since County Attorney Rex Emerson took office Jan. 1, his goal has been to streamline operations.via
Mortgage application index falls nearly 8% (Baltimore Sun) WASHINGTON // Mortgage applications fell to the lowest level since April, reflecting fewer home purchases and less refinancing, a survey shows. read more...