Regional Headlines
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There are 2.6 million unfilled jobs in the U.S. Why??
4 hrs ago | via BusinessWeek
Yes, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' JOLTS , there were just under 2.6 million job openings on the last business day of May. Comment?
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Seven indicted in Detroit for two seperate allegatio...
Thursday | via Mortgage Fraud News
In the following press release Terrence Berg, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, announced today the unsealing of felony criminal complaints in two separate mortgage fraud investigations. Comment?
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First-time homebuyer credit results mixed
Thursday | via Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Even as some residential Realtor associations are attributing good numbers in recent months to the first-time homebuyer tax credit, most are still pushing to extend its availability and increase its amount. Comment?
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Tuesday Jul 7 | via LivingstonDaily
As the stream of unemployed residents continues to pour into the Livingston County Michigan Works! offices, Director Bill Sleight said it's becoming obvious that stress levels are on the rise for both staff and clients. Comment?
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New law delays Mich. home foreclosures by 90 days
Monday Jul 6 | via WWMT-TV Kalamazoo
A new law gives Michigan homeowners facing foreclosure a 90-day window to stay in their house and potentially work out a resolution with their lender. Comment?
National Headlines
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45-64s hardest hit by recession
2 min ago | via Carnoustie Today
People in the run-up to retirement have been hardest hit by the recession due to the double impact of rising unemployment and falling asset values, research shows. Comment?
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Banks Seen Ready to Join U.S. Program That Revises H...
2 min ago | via Bloomberg
U.S. banks are likely to begin signing contracts as soon as this month that would let second mortgages and other home-equity debt be reworked under a government-subsidized program, a Treasury official said. Comment?
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Bank of Wyoming Seized by State's Regulator in 53rd ...
3 min ago | via Bloomberg
Bank of Wyoming in Thermopolis was closed by regulators, the 53rd lender to fail this year, amid rising unemployment and home foreclosures in the deepest recession in a quarter century. Comment?
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Green housing program launched in Mandeville
3 min ago | via NOLA.com
Up to 25 teachers, police officers and other vital but relatively low-paid workers will be eligible for $75,000 grants to build environmentally friendly homes in Mandeville. Comment?
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Adding it up: The true cost of owning a home
3 min ago | via WZVN
If you're entertaining thoughts of buying your first home now that median home prices nationwide are at a five-year low, take note: The cost of home ownership might be a lot more than you think. Comment?

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