Jul 16, 2009 | via St. Augustine Record
This is the third installment in a new series called "Kitchen Conversations" in which you can read excerpts of conversations I have with people who are changing the way we eat and think about food. Comment?
All Business: No consequences for lying borrowers
4 hrs ago | via Miami Herald
Under the Obama program to reduce foreclosures, fewer than 35,000 South Floridians have had their mortgages modified, less than 5 percent of those who qualify for help. Comment?
With 2009 out of the way, here's looking at 2010
14 hrs ago | via News Press
The Downtown Diva is all about being sparkly, festive, and bubbly - but as Queen Elizabeth II once said during her Christmas address to England in 1992, I shall not look back on this year with undiluted pleasure. Comment?
Sen. Jeff Atwater's 'State of the State' to Palm Bea...
23 hrs ago | via PalmBeachDailyNews
State Senator Jeff Atwater is greeted by Fruma Klorfein, who is a long-time friend of his family, Monday at the Flagler Museum. Comment?
Monday Dec 21 | via Orlando Business Journal
Florida experienced a lot of doom and gloom in 2009. Its unemployment rate topped 11 percent this fall - the highest it's been since 1975, due to the Great Recession, the collapse of the construction industry and a sharp downturn in tourism. Comment?
Bargain hunters push sales of condos in Southwest Fl...
Yesterday | via HeraldTribune.com
Published: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 7:48 p.m. Home sales may have risen 63 percent in November, but condo sales rose twice as fast. Comment?
U.S. Uncaps Fannie, Freddie Support
7 min ago | via StartupJournal
Close See a sample reprint in PDF format. Order a reprint of this article now DECEMBER 25, 2009, 11:24 A.M. ET U.S. Uncaps Support for Fannie, Freddie By JESSICA HOLZER and MICHAEL R. CRITTENDEN WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Treasury said it would provide capital as needed to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac over the next three years, effectively opening its ... Comment?
Home Equity Lending Evaporated in 2010, Leaving Owne...
9 min ago | via Air America Radio
Hocking the house for quick cash is a lot harder than it used to be, and it's causing headaches for homeowners, banks and the economy. Comment?
Treasury Lets Liars Get Mortgage Modifications
9 min ago | via Air America Radio
The government shouldn't reward liars. But that's the effect of changes to the Obama administration's failing program to help homeowners modify their mortgages. Comment?
May Be Posting More in the New Year
18 min ago | via Productio Ad Absurdam
Simply because I have to find more free things to fill my time; I am officially on "house budget".A I'm hoping to buy a house, time goal is closing in mid-late March.A My current lease is up 3/31, and I have to have a house at least under contract by the end of April to get the first time homebuyers' tax whatever-it-is.A If I have to, I'll ... Comment?
22 min ago | via Dallas Business Journal
GOOD FAITH GUARDIAN: Marcus McCue, vice president of Guardian Mortgage Co. Inc. said the new mortgage lending process could cause problems for lenders and homebuyers. Comment?