Top 5: 87% of PDX November sales under $400K
Monday Dec 21 | via The Oregonian
Got a story tip? ryanfrank@news.oregonian.com; 503-221-8519. 1. 87% of PDX November sales under $400K: The first-time home buyer tax credit pushed up sales in November and the bump came largely thanks to sales below $400,000. To be more precise, the $150,000 to $250,000 price range was the biggest driver. Comment?
Thursday Dec 17 | via Portland Tribune
The issue of homelessness in Portland is ever more apparent in this recessionary economy. Comment?
Gresham offers $10,000 loans for those wanting to bu...
Monday Dec 7 | via Oregonlive.com
If you are looking to buy a foreclosed home, the city might be able to help with a $10,000 interest-free loan. Comment?
Top 5: New home sales in Portland region down 72 per...
Tuesday Dec 1 | via The Oregonian
A Renaissance Homes townhouse project in Clark County. Got a story tip? ryanfrank@news.oregonian.com; 503-221-8519. 1. New home sales in Portland region down 72 percent from peak: Sales of new homes in the four-county metro area peaked in 2004 at 6,464, according to a new report out by Portland real estate firms Norris, Beggs & Simpson and Johnson ... Comment?
Appraisal middlemen stir critics, talk of rules; App...
Monday Nov 30 | via The Bulletin
Oregon lawmakers are considering whether to set new rules for appraisal management companies - a growing but unregulated sector in the real estate industry. 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?
Top News: Another big gain in existing-home sales
4 min ago | via RDBMagazine.com
Existing-home sales rose again in November as first-time buyers rushed to close sales before the original Nov. Comment?
7 min ago | via Bradley News Weekly
foreclosures Comment?
Yale: Suit over Van Gogh work imperils other art
7 min ago | via Myrtle Beach Online
The ownership of tens of billions of dollars of art and other goods could be thrown into doubt if a lawsuit seeking the return of a famous Vincent Van Gogh painting is successful, according to a court filing by Yale University. Comment?
Isle Realtor group joins Daily News Homes site
Sunday Dec 13 | via The Galveston County Daily News
In a move that will create the most comprehensive online collection of homes for sale or rent in the county, the Galveston Association of Realtors is making its Multiple Listing Service available through DailyNewsHomes.com. In doing so, the Galveston association joins the Houston Association of Realtors, whose listing service already was available ... Comment?
The past and future decade in business at a glance
8 min ago | via Myrtle Beach Online
A look at the decade that was and the decade to come, by industry: BANKING THE PAST DECADE: The nation's big banks swaggered into the decade as owners of the world. Comment?