Today's Talker: Housing regs to add protections for ...
Thursday Oct 22 | via Joplin Globe
Federal housing officials said Wednesday they're developing regulations to ensure that gays and lesbians aren't denied access to federally subsidized housing based on their sexual orientation. Comment?
Voices: Freddie and Fannie follies
Sep 17, 2009 | via Joplin Globe
During the last administration, sometime around 2003-04, the president wanted to reform the FMs , but Rep. Comment?
Home sales show first gain since 2005
Sep 11, 2009 | via Joplin Globe
The Arkansas Realtors Association says home sales in the 42 counties it tracks showed an increase in July - the first increase since December 2005. Comment?
Kansas bank profits fall in second quarter
Aug 29, 2009 | via Joplin Globe
Kansas banks recorded much smaller profits in the second quarter of 2009 as bad loans continued to hurt lenders' bottom lines. Comment?
Joplin council seeks volunteers for appointments to ...
Aug 25, 2009 | via Joplin Globe
By Debby Woodin dwoodin@joplinglobe.com When she was appointed last spring to Joplin's new City Tree Board, volunteer Vicki Christensen was new to public service. Comment?
Report: 11 states emerging from recession
Wednesday Nov 4 | via Stateline.org
As the national economy starts its slow recovery, 11 states and the District of Columbia are showing signs of emerging from the recession, according to a new report . Comment?
Photographer gets her clicks on Route 66
Tuesday Nov 3 | via Canada.com
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?
Thirty-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline...
Thursday Oct 29 | via RISMedia - Real Estate
RISMEDIA, October 30, 2009a 'The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages decreased ten basis points last week to 4.87%, down from 4.97% the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by real estate website ZIllow.com. Rates for 15-year fixed mortgages fell six ... Comment?
Mortgage Rates Reach 4.92 Percent
Tuesday Oct 27 | via UPI
The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages decreased ten basis points last week to 4.87 percent, down from 4.97 percent the week prior, but rose or 30-year fixed purchase mortgages to 4.92 percent, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by leading real estate Web site ... Comment?
Monday Oct 26 | via St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Retail gas prices have hit a one-year high in the St. Louis area, while spiking to levels last seen in the heat of summer driving season in the rest of the country. Comment?
Congress Struggles with Banking Regs
3 min ago | via Kiplinger Online
Congress clearly wants to rein in Wall Street excesses. Accomplishing the task is another matter. Comment?
Bledlow Ridge residents fight to keep community rest...
6 min ago | via Bucksfreepress.co.uk
THE future of a village restaurant in Bledlow Ridge looks uncertain as an application has been made to turn the property into a house. Comment?
Fed: Banks Eye Tighter Credit Card Terms
6 min ago | via CBS News
Banks expect to tighten terms on credit cards in response to a new law that aims to protect consumers from sudden rate hikes, the Federal Reserve said Monday. Comment?
Palin Continues "Death Panels" Critique
7 min ago | via CBS News
Sarah Palin has returned to the battle over health care reform with a familiar refrain, slamming what she and others dubbed "death panels" over the summer. Comment?
Nashville home sales climb first time in three years
45 min ago | via Nashville Business Journal
Nashville-area homes sales were up in October compared to last year - the first time since October 2006 that year-to-year home sales increased for a given month. Comment?