Oregon proposal for higher dock, other fees has owne...
Nov 5, 2009 | via Oregonlive.com
A state proposal to increase fees for docks, floating cabins and even riprap along public waterways has some people sputtering mad. Comment?
Report: Oregona s foreclosure rate well below nation...
Nov 19, 2009 | via Theregalcourier.com
Oregon homeowners have the 31st highest rate in the nation of mortgage foreclosures or loans that are three months past due, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association report for 2009's third quarter. Comment?
Money reads: Last-minute shoppers may win after all
Wednesday Dec 23 | via The Oregonian
The New York Times' Bucks says retailers are offering deals to lure last-minute shoppers, including guaranteed free delivery by Dec. Comment?
Second Lien Holders Hold Modification Seekers Hostag...
Tuesday Dec 22 | via Mortgage News Daily
One of the holdups on getting a loan modification is if the loan is securitized. Comment?
Midday biz update: Markets up modestly, home sales r...
Tuesday Dec 22 | via Oregonlive.com
Here's a roundup of today's news from The Oregonian's Business desk: Stocks : Stocks pushed higher for a third straight day after a surprisingly strong report on housing provided the latest evidence that the economy is picking up speed. Comment?
Monday biz roundup: Taxes, mortgage relief and transit
Monday Dec 21 | via Oregonlive.com
Here's a roundup of the top news of the weekend, and this morning, from The Oregonian's business desk: Markets : Stocks are rising in early trading following gains in overseas markets, at the start of what is expected to be a quiet week of trading. Comment?
People: Oops, Nic Cage Sued for $3M, Not $36.7M
Friday | via NBC Washington
People has clarified an initial report that Nic Cage was being sued by a real estate company for a reported $36.7 million -- with the actual number somewhere closer to $3 million. Comment?
Calgary residential construction zooms through the roof
Dec 5, 2006 | via Ottawa Citizen
Investment in residential construction in Alberta soared by more than 27 per cent in the third quarter of this year ,compared to a year agoA -- that's more than three times the national average. Comment?
Middle-income earners take a big hit
43 min ago | via Lethbridge Herald
Low-income earners may feel the brunt of the economic downturn as businesses reduce labour costs but new research shows middle-income earners are also feeling the pinch. Comment?
2009: The year the economy did not get up
1 hr ago | via Press-Enterprise
In 2008, the economy became seriously ill and took to bed. It has mostly stayed there ever since. Comment?
Central Problem: the Central Bank
1 hr ago | via Barron's
Dow Jones Reprints: This copy is for your personal, non-commerical use only. To order presentation-ready copies for distribution to your colleagues, clients or customers, use the Order Reprints tool on any article or visit www.djreprints.com PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA HEADS the list of Americans who believe that the continuing financial crisis should ... Comment?