Wednesday Dec 9 | via Homer Sun
The Homer Township Chamber of Commerce recently inducted its 2010 Board of Trustees at an installation dinner at Georgio's Banquets in Orland Park. Comment?
What is a rent-to-own property?
Wednesday Dec 9 | via Lincoln-Way Sun
Some days, it seems like the signs are at every major intersection: "Rent to own!" Some are hand-written, others are professionally printed. Comment?
Nov 8, 2009 | via Lincoln-Way Sun
Bridget Domberg has been hired as the new president and CEO of the Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce . Comment?
Homeowners left in a lurch after mortgage refinancin...
Nov 7, 2009 | via Chicago Tribune
In early April, Jeff Franson refinanced his mortgage, switching it from Chase to SecurityNational Mortgage Co. Comment?
Foreclosure filings spike in collar counties
Nov 2, 2009 | via Chicago Tribune
The morass of mortgage foreclosures continues to climb its way up the Chicago area's socioeconomic ladder. Comment?
2009: How much fun can one year be
10 hrs ago | via The Oregonian
By DAVE BARRY It was a year of Hope -- at first in the sense of, "I feel hopeful!" and later in the sense of "I hope this year ends soon!" It was also a year of Change, especially in Washington, where the tired old hacks of yesteryear finally yielded the reins of power to a group of fresh, young, idealistic, new-idea outsiders like Nancy Pelosi. Comment?
Ohio AG Backs Ban on Mortgage Incentives
Friday | via WSYX
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray Thursday joined 14 other state attorneys general to support ending the incentives paid to loan officers and mortgage brokers that result in borrowers being placed in loans that are riskier and more expensive than they need to be. Comment?
Ohio AG Cordray joins other state AGs in asking Fed'...
Tuesday Dec 22 | via Examiner.com
On Christmas Eve, Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray announced that he joined 14 other state attorneys general in asking the Federal Reserve, and by extension its chairman Ben Bernanke, to support elimination of incentives paid to loan officers and mortgage brokers that result in borrowers being placed in loans that are riskier and more ... Comment?
Year-end tax tips for homeowners
Wednesday Dec 23 | via The Doings Weekly
Homeowners qualify for a variety of residence-related tax deductions, some new this year. Comment?
Wednesday Dec 23 | via News Sun
Lake County homes sales for November were up 60.7 percent from a year ago, while the median home price increased 7 percent to $198,000. According to the Illinois Association of Realtors latest report, statewide total home sales in November reached 10,361 homes sold, up 64.0 percent from November 2008 sales of 6,317, marking the third consecutive ... Comment?
Middle-income earners take a big hit
4 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?
November new home sales sink 11 percent
Wednesday Dec 23 | via KGO
Sales of new homes plunged unexpectedly last month to the lowest level since April, a sign the housing market recovery will be rocky. Comment?
Stocks rise after jump in home sales
Tuesday Dec 22 | via KGO
Stocks have extended their rally into a third day after a surprisingly strong report on housing. Comment?
2009: The year the economy did not get up
29 min 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
35 min 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?