Marge Simpson Poses For Playboy Cover Oct 10, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Magazine Will Only Show 'Implied Nudity. (Click2Houston, TX)
Mortgage rates remain below 5 percent Oct 9, 2009
Low rates make home buying or refinancing more attractive for consumers. Case in point: Refinance applications climbed 18 percent from last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday. (Boston Globe)
How Much House Can You Afford? Oct 9, 2009
It also offers helpful links to just about every part of the home buying process. There's nothing more to it. (BusinessWeek)
First Time Home Buyers Guide Oct 9, 2009
It is not only possible to simplify home buying, it is also surprisingly easy to reduce the cost as well. This article covers FICO credit scores, household budgeting, house deposits, finding the best deal and the use of mortgage brokers. (Suite101.com)
California home prices expected to further increase Oct 9, 2009
Liptak said the sharp drop in home prices combined with near-record-low interest rates made home buying particularly attractive this year for first-time home buyers. He also noted that the federal tax credit helped more than one million first-time buyers purchase homes, and he urged Congress to extend the credit and expand it to all buyers. (Xinhuanet, China)
Oniontown notes Oct 9, 2009
Nov. 3: Banking and Finance The Home buying Process, Shopping for a Loan, Anatomy of a Mortgage Payment, Submitting Your Mortgage Application, Qualifying for Mortgage, Closing Costs/Settlement Costs. Nov. 10: Credit and legal issues Credit types, reports and bureaus, Ownership Categories, Tax Advantages, Leveraging Ability, Purchase and Sales Agreement, Loan Documents, Government Requirements. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Best from Sunday Oct 5, 2009
The East Athens Economic Development Corp. will host a home buying education workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Miriam Moore Community Room, 410 McKinley Drive. Permits issued in Athens-Clarke County the week of September 21 to 25 as reported in the Hunt Letter. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Business Briefs: EADC workshop will cover home buying Oct 4, 2009
Business: Briefs: EADC workshop will cover home buying 100409business6news@onlineathens. com The East Athens Economic Development Corp. will host a home buying education workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Miriam Moore Community Room, 410 McKinley Drive ... Business: Briefs: EADC workshop will cover home buying. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rolling the dice on wasteful home subsidies Oct 3, 2009
In areas like Greater Boston, where the housing supply is relatively fixed, subsidizing home buying does increase prices, but that just transfers money from poorer home buyers to richer homeowners. Public policy shouldn t try to make cars or clothes more expensive, and it shouldn t try to reduce housing affordability either. (Boston Globe)
Easy Events Bring Neighbors Together Oct 3, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Simple Parties, Causes Can Make Everyone Feel Better. (Click2Houston, TX)
Toyota Prius Stays On Top In Mileage Oct 2, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Wedge Shape Key To Hybrid's Mileage Rating. (Click2Houston, TX)
Green shoots wither as job losses continue Oct 2, 2009
"The hole that has been blown in the labor market is absolutely enormous, said Heidi Shierholz, an economist with the Economic Policy Institute. That hole continues to widen. On Thursday, the Labor Department said initial claims for unemployment insurance rose to a seasonally adjusted 551,000 up from 534,000 in the previous week and more than Wall Street economists expected. The data followed a report Wednesday from payroll manager ADP showing that U.S. companies cut 254,000 jobs in... (MSNBC -- Business)
Actor Dennis Hopper Hospitalized Oct 1, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. 73-Year-Old Suffering From Flu-Like Symptoms. (Click2Houston, TX)
Polanski Asks Court To Free Him From Custody Sep 30, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. BRADLEY S. KLAPPER, Associated Press Writers. (Click2Houston, TX)
Will, Jada Pinkett Smith Host Nobel Concert Sep 30, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Wyclef Jean, Toby Keith, Donna Summer To Perform. (Click2Houston, TX)
University Cracks Down On Dorm Sex Sep 30, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. School Policy Says No Activity While Roommates Present. (Click2Houston, TX)
Some Studies Show Medical Benefits For Pot Sep 30, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Marijuana May Be Able To Reduce Pain, Slow Disease. (Click2Houston, TX)
Dayton-area home building permits rise Sep 24, 2009
Through August and going into the fall and winter seasons, the HBA of Dayton builders are remaining cautiously optimistic as the major driver of the uptick in activity has been the First Time Home Buyers tax credit and with the incentive ending on November 30, 2009, builders are concerned about how the program s ending will impact the current positive home buying market momentum, Hibner said in a news release. Ryan Homes DCY Division, a part of Reston, Va. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Surgeons Remove 21-Pound Tumor From Dog Sep 24, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Tumor Had Grown To One-Sixth Dog's Weight. (Click2Houston, TX)
Home credit extension could sway buying decisions: survey Sep 24, 2009
If the credit were extended, of those who intend to buy a home, 18 percent called the credit the "primary influence" in their decision, 25 percent said it would be a "significant influence," and 27 percent said the credit would have "some" influence on any home buying decision. Thirty-one percent said it would have no influence on their decision. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Sales of U.S. Existing Homes Probably Rose to Two-Year High as Prices Fell Sep 24, 2009
While the first-time homebuyer tax credit likely boosted sales, there has been a fundamental shift in home buying due to greater and confidence. . (Bloomberg -- US)
Free workshop for first-time homebuyers Sep 22, 2009
Cecieta aims to educate first-time buyers about the ins and outs of home buying process and the benefits of owning a home. Sonny Romano of Mortgage Network of Danvers will discuss how to get financing for your new home and how to fund your own down payment. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
FULL STORY-> Sep 22, 2009
Interest in U.S. real estate by international buyers declined due to the worldwide recession and severe credit crunch, according to the 2009 National Association of Realtors Profile of International Home Buying Activity. The share of Realtor clientele who are foreign buyers is smaller than in previous years, but among those purchasing nearly half paid all cash bypassing the mortgage process. (RealtyTimes)
Ceaseless Deaths Of Famous Mark Summer '09 Sep 22, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Several Notable Celebrities Die Since May. (Click2Houston, TX)
Singapore move to burst bubble Greenspan missed Sep 22, 2009
The reason: Singapore sees the signs of rampant speculation in home buying that central bankers such as Greenspan long argued could not be spotted or headed off. Funny how tiny Singapore can do it and the Fed can't. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Time running out Sep 21, 2009
The recent pickup in home buying has generated more traffic throughout the closing process, so youll need to find a buyer fairly soon if you want to beat the Nov. 30 deadline. More on this story. (MSNBC -- Business)
Swagger Still Missing In Investment Game Sep 21, 2009
Meltdown Forced Many Out Of Financial Fairyland. DAVE CARPENTER, AP Personal Finance Writer. (Click2Houston, TX)
A foot in the door Sep 20, 2009
For the first time in a long time, there are people who didn t think they could have a second home buying on Cape Cod, said Weider. In Worcester, Framingham, Hyannis, and Brockton the median prices for condominiums are now less than $100,000. (Boston Globe)
In Hundreds Of Cities, Parking Spaces Become Parks Sep 19, 2009
4-Year-Old Movement Called Park(ing) Day. DAISY NGUYEN, Associated Press Writer. (Click2Houston, TX)
Lowest since May, mortgage rates again flirt with 5% Sep 18, 2009
HOME BUYING: ECONOMY. The rate was the lowest since 4. (USA Today -- Money)
Nebraska GOP senator seeks probe of ACORN Sep 16, 2009
Hidden-camera videos released by conservative activists posing as a prostitute and a pimp have shown ACORN employees giving advice on home buying and how to account on tax forms for the woman's income. Brian Kettenring, an ACORN spokesman, said Republicans were "playing politics" and trying to "stop ACORN's good work fighting to stop the foreclosure crisis and to win quality, affordable health care for all Americans.". (AZCentral -- News)
Greenspan Bubble Theory Draws 4.8 Million Shrugs Sep 16, 2009
The reason: The Asian country sees the very signs of rampant speculation in home buying that central bankers such as Greenspan long argued couldnt be spotted or headed off. Funny how tiny Singapore can do it and the mighty Fed cant. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Credit Crunch Constrains International Buyers Sep 16, 2009
The 2009 NAR Profile of International Home Buying Activityis based on responses from 3,785 REALTORS and describes international home buying activity in the U.S. over the 12-month period from the end of May 2008 to May 2009. The full report is available at. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Universal Reveals Details Of New Harry Potter Park Sep 16, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Universal Orlando Plans Wizarding World. (Click2Houston, TX)
VMA Chaos, As Usual: Kanye Upset, Jackson Honored Sep 15, 2009
Rapper Booed For Stealing Mic. JAKE COYLE, AP Entertainment Writer. (Click2Houston, TX)
MTV Video Music Awards Return To NYC Sep 14, 2009
VMA Chaos, As Usual: Kanye Upset, Jackson Honored - Entertainment News Story - KPRC Houston. VMA Chaos, As Usual: Kanye Upset, Jackson Honored. (Click2Houston, TX)
Singapore to Introduce Measures to Prevent Price Swings in Property Market Sep 14, 2009
Sept. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Singapore is introducing new measures to prevent excessive price swings in the property market following signs that speculative home buying may be on the rise, National Development Minister said. The government will push for more sites to be sold and will bar interest-only mortgages for uncompleted housing projects, Mah said in parliament today. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Bulletin Board Sep 7, 2009
Guide to Single Family Home Buying. Sponsored by Colm Glass of SF Rebate Realty and John Joyce of Guarantee Mortgage. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A Year After Meltdown: Tough Questions, Choices Sep 7, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. No Clear Route On Moving Forward. (Click2Houston, TX)
Get sellers to pay closing costs (1) Sep 6, 2009
Harnessing the power of the Web to prepare yourself for home buying is critical -- studies show that e-buyers (that is, buyers who rely on the Internet as an integral resource of home-buying education and information) spend only one-third as much time house-hunting as non-e-buyers. However, when it comes time to hone in on the standard practices and get clarity on what you can expect in the city or even the neighborhood in which you plan to be house hunting, look to your Realtor for that... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
4 stimulus breaks due to run out at year end Sep 6, 2009
"The whole point is to stimulate home buying. You don't do that if the credit is thought to be permanent - no one has an incentive to buy now rather than wait.". He adds that the credit might be having "a perverse incentive. People are trying to buy homes before it expires, which is causing home prices to go up, which is causing some buyers to pay more than the $8,000 credit is worth.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
American Casino Sep 5, 2009
But a 2004 clip of George Bush peddling a program to encourage home buying in minority communitiesremember the "". now has a sinister new ring. (Slate)
Will Schools Show Obama's Speech? Sep 5, 2009
Will Schools Show Obama's Speech. - Education News Story - KPRC Houston. (Click2Houston, TX)
Georgia Law Chills Latino Home-Buying Market Sep 4, 2009
"There's just a tremendous amount of people who want homes, but are not calling." Many real estate agents and mortgage providers who cater to Spanish-speaking immigrants across Georgia say that the flourishing Latino home buying market has faltered since April, when Gov. Sonny Perdue signed the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act. FOR THE RECORD. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)
Oahu home sales decline in August Sep 4, 2009
Some observers believe some of the demand for homes stems from an $8,000 tax credit offered by the federal government to help stimulate first-time home buying. The program began in January and lasts until Dec. 1. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Former Dallas Cowboy and others arrested Sep 4, 2009
The team is accused of recruiting individuals to act as straw purchasers and straw borrowers and of promising to pay them a bonus or commission for participating in a home buying transaction. The indictment says the participants created loan applications for false borrowers using false financial information and inaccurate income figures to get lenders to approve the loans. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Southwest Adds Charge To Board Sooner Sep 3, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Airline Doesn't Give Passengers Assigned Seats. (Click2Houston, TX)
Parents May Boycott Obama's Speech Sep 3, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Speech To Be Held On Sept. 8. (Click2Houston, TX)
Rogers: Moving is done; now where did I pack the batteries? Sep 3, 2009
Roughly two months of home buying/ home selling stress has taken its toll. Right now all I want to do is crawl into bed and wait until my head stops spinning and my stomach stops mimicking a trampoline. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Mat-Su community datebook (9/2/09) Sep 2, 2009
A free eight-hour home buying seminar offered by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. Call or go online to register. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ron Stone Academy Teaches Texas Sep 2, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Former Anchorman Loved Texas History. (Click2Houston, TX)
Study: 1 In 10 Binge Drinkers Get On Road Sep 1, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Drivers Had 5 Or More Drinks. (Click2Houston, TX)
For Florida, 'end of an era' of population growth Sep 1, 2009
That has triggered a surge in home buying. "We're experiencing a tremendous amount of transactions, up 35% year over year for the first six months, and it's being driven by first-time homebuyers," says Rei Mesa, president of Prudential Florida Real Estate. (USA Today -- News)
State's boom went bust Sep 1, 2009
That has triggered a surge in home buying. Despite the precipitous price drop, many economists expect Florida housing values to remain higher than those in the rest of the Southeast. (Florida Today)
Non-Drinkers Report More Depression Sep 1, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Moderate Alcohol Use May Fight Some Depression. (Click2Houston, TX)
Report: US Makes $4B From Bailout Banks Sep 1, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. 14 Small Banks Return $35 Million In Stimulus Funds. (Click2Houston, TX)
Former Miss California Sues Over Firing Sep 1, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Prejean Claims She Was Told To Stop Mentioning God. (Click2Houston, TX)
Saavedra Reflects On 5 Years Sep 1, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Monday Is Saavedra's Final Day As HISD Superintendent. (Click2Houston, TX)
Disney To Buy Marvel Entertainment For $4B Sep 1, 2009
Disney Catches Comics Giant Marvel In A $4B Web - Entertainment News Story - KPRC Houston. Live Cameras, Conditions. (Click2Houston, TX)
Newsstand Sales Of Magazines Drop 12 Percent Sep 1, 2009
Newsstand Sales Of US Magazines Drop 12 Percent - Money News Story - KPRC Houston. Live Cameras, Conditions. (Click2Houston, TX)
Side Effects May Be Drugs Stealing Vitamins Sep 1, 2009
Drugs May Take Vitamins From Body - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Live Cameras, Conditions. (Click2Houston, TX)
Ikea Gets Flak Over Font Change Aug 31, 2009
Ikea Defends Its New Catalog Typeface - Money News Story - KPRC Houston. Ikea Defends Its New Catalog Typeface. (Click2Houston, TX)
Return Of Swine Flu: What's Ahead For US? Aug 31, 2009
Return Of Swine Flu: What's Ahead For Americans. - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. (Click2Houston, TX)
About Wildfires Aug 31, 2009
Links We Like Sponsored Content. Eating healthfully and staying fit is half the story. (Click2Houston, TX)
Tightrope Walker Takes On German Mountain Aug 31, 2009
Swiss Man Walks 1,141 Feet Up, 3,264 Feet Across Gap. POSTED: Sunday, August 30, 2009UPDATED: 1:40 am CDT August 31, 2009. (Click2Houston, TX)
