Yesterday | via Southeast Missourian
A new program offering property tax relief for homeowners was announced Dec. 18 by the state of Missouri. Comment?
Missouri to spend $35M to spur housing
Monday Dec 21 | via KMBZ-AM Westwood
A Missouri Housing Development agency has approved a $35 million plan to spur housing. Comment?
State to offer new home-buying incentive
Friday Dec 18 | via Columbia Daily Tribune
The Missouri Housing Development Commission today approved a plan in which Missouri families making less than $98,000 a year who buy a home in 2010 would receive a reimbursement to cover $1,250 of their property tax bill. Comment?
Photographer gets her clicks on Route 66
Thursday Dec 17 | via Vancouver Sun
A symbol based on the original Route 66 road signs is seen painted on the highway near an abandoned gas station and Cafe in Ludlow, California. Comment?
Plan to pay property tax should be rejected
Wednesday Dec 16 | via Springfield News Leader
Missouri Campaign for Liberty strongly opposes the giveaway of $15 million through the MHDC, Missouri Housing Development Commission. Comment?
Mortgage rates inch above 5 percent
11 min ago | via The Knoxville News-Sentinel
The average fixed-rate for a 30-year mortgage climbed above 5 percent for the first time in two months, leading to a decline in mortgage applications. Comment?
Fannie and Freddie CEOs to get up to $6M in pay
12 min ago | via Examiner.com
The two chief executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could get paid as much as $6 million for 2009, despite the companies' dismal performances this year which cost taxpayers more than $100 billion. Comment?
Stocks rise on upbeat jobs, factory order reports
12 min ago | via The Seattle Times
Stocks are rising after positive reports on unemployment and durable goods orders showed the economy is still recovering. Comment?
US approves millions for Fannie, Freddie executives
14 min ago | via Channelnewsasia.com
WASHINGTON: US officials on Thursday unveiled multimillion dollar pay packages for executives at bailed-out mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in a new step back from a clampdown on executive compensation. Comment?
15 min ago | via Balloon Juice
It is time for the government to punch these guys in the neck : Mr. Egol, a Princeton graduate, had risen to prominence inside the bank by creating mortgage-related securities, named Abacus, that were at first intended to protect Goldman from investment losses if the housing market collapsed. Comment?