Housing Expert Berson Leads Pack (Reg Req’d)
At a time when the housing market is a major pillar of the economy, it is fitting that a housing expert tops the ranks of economic forecasters.
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SA consumer inflation rises, backs rate hike "I think it basically confirms that the bias is still on the upside on interest rates ... the market is already pricing in a hike going into August" Regulars
Several Zoning Changes Approved WINTER HAVEN - Larry and Tammy O'Donnell learned building a house by traditional means was nearly impossible immediately following the 2004 hurricane season. read more...
Sunbelt Sees Slowing In Population Growth The weak home market weighs on counties in the South and West. Population increases in fast-growing counties in those regions started slowing last year, suggesting that the housing crunch may
New Low For Existing Home Sales "My concern is that stingier lending standards are leading to more deals falling apart." An industry group said Tuesday that pending U.S. home sales fell in February to the
Mortgage brokerage pulls vanishing act (NorthJersey.com) They drove brand new luxury cars and were rarely seen without their staple accessories: cigarettes and cellphone earpieces. But the men behind AMG Mortgage suddenly vanished one weekend in early
European Commodity Stocks Rise, Led by Shell, BHP Billiton; UBS Declines European energy and mining stocks climbed amid optimism that prices for metals and oil will continue to climb and boost corporate earnings.read more...