June home sales up in region, nationally
Jul 24, 2009 | via Traverse City Record-Eagle
Sales of previously occupied homes rose for the third month in a row in June both across the U.S. and in the Grand Traverse area, a signal that a rebound in the housing market could be under way. Comment?
Aussie Dollar, Metals Rise on Evidence of Economic R...
Wednesday Nov 25 | via Bloomberg.com - Asia
Stocks and commodities advanced, while the dollar approached a 14-year low against the yen, as reports on home sales, jobless claims and consumers spurred optimism that the economic recovery is strengthening. Comment?
Attorney general names Midland business in criminal ...
Tuesday Nov 24 | via Saginaw News
A Midland businessman illegally charged advance fees for foreclosure rescue assistance, the state attorney general alleges. Comment?
Attorney General files charges in advanced fee 'fore...
Tuesday Nov 24 | via Examiner.com
Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox today announced the filing of criminal complaints against three illegal advanced fee "foreclosure rescue" operations accused of defrauding Michigan families. Comment?
Report: 10 States Face Looming Budget Disasters
Wednesday Nov 11 | via WJTV Jackson
In Arizona, the budget has grown so gloomy that lawmakers are considering mortgaging Capitol buildings. Comment?
Be wary if you build, remodel a home
Monday Nov 23 | via Freep.com - RSS - Business
Thousands of Michigan consumers who build or remodel a home could face higher costs and a greater risk of legal problems because of the insolvency of a little-known Michigan fund. Comment?
Too many Americans risk a financially strapped retir...
7 min ago | via FOX59.com WXIN-TV Indianapolis
The numbers are dismal. But worse still is our reaction -- or our lack of action. Comment?
China's economy reaps a golden age of weddings
10 min ago | via Reuters
Meng Ni and Fan Zhiqing said "I do" to each other in the same month that they said "we do" to their real estate agent. Comment?
Small Updates Help a House Sell
15 min ago | via WCIV
Despite national headlines that the housing market is virtually dead, economic experts with the National Association of Realtors predict sales of existing homes will improve in the coming months, particularly with interest rates at historic lows. Comment?
Toys a Ra Us thief blew 3m on sex
19 min ago | via The Sun Online
A TOYS 'R' Us accountant embezzled 3.7million - to spend on prostitutes, a court has heard. Comment?
22 min ago | via The West Australian
Home prices across Perth climbed another 0.5 per cent to rise more than 6 per cent over the past year, new figures have revealed this morning. Comment?