November sales maintain momentum
Monday Jan 4 | via Front www.keysnet.com
Home sales in the Florida Keys continued to build on the gains posted since mid-year. November's sales were 6 percent higher than October's total, and 150 percent improved from November 2008, according to statistics compiled by Coldwell Banker Schmitt.It was the best November result in the Keys since 2004, and one of the best months in 2009, said ... Comment?
Group helps drunk- driving victims
Dec 6, 2009 | via Free Press
A drunk driver in a pickup truck weaves into incoming traffic, knocking a motorcyclist and his machine into the air. Comment?
Economic troubles reverberate at village gateway
Dec 2, 2009 | via Free Press
To the casual observer, the decision by federal regulators to shut down Naples-based Orion Bank last month was just one more headline about a financial system gone awry. Comment?
Islanders hope bank retains community-minded flavor
Nov 17, 2009 | via Marco Eagle
Orion Bank's logo was covered Friday night. A new sign reading "IberiaBank" marks the entrance of the Marco branch drive-thru on Elkcam Circle. Comment?
Feds shut down Naples-based Orion Bank, CEO Jerry Wi...
Nov 13, 2009 | via Naples Daily News Online
Orion Bank at the northeast corner of Goodlette Frank Road and Golden Gate Boulevard. Comment?
Foreclosure crisis: Economic Double Whammy
3 hrs ago | via The Ledger
Published: Friday, January 8, 2010 at 12:02 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, January 8, 2010 at 12:02 a.m. By the end of November, more homes had been foreclosed in Polk County than in all of 2008. Comment?
Plan could bring life to condo sales
4 hrs ago | via MiamiHerald.com - Miami & Ft. Lauderdale News, Weather, Dolphins & More
Fannie Mae, recognizing Florida is ground zero for the condominium bust, has unveiled a `special approval' program that designates established condo projects around the state that are stable enough to merit loans. Comment?
it's Your Business: Business news releases Thursday,...
11 hrs ago | via Naplesnews.com Stories
E3 Building Science announces it will assist the Cornerstone Group with LEED for Homes certification of its Mirabella project. Comment?
TNInvestco funds sell tax credits, raise $85M
11 hrs ago | via Miami Herald
Will Congress extend the wildly popular $8,000 homebuyer tax credit beyond its Dec. Comment?
Fannie Mae relaxes rules for Florida condos
15 hrs ago | via South Florida Business Journal
Florida's condominium market is getting some attention from Fannie Mae , which is granting "special approval" status to hundreds of condominium properties. Comment?
5 min ago | via Telegraph.co.uk
BC Partners, which oversees a 5.8bn fund, lost control of Foxtons after creditors reorganized the real estate broker's debt last month. Comment?
Virgin deal paves way for UK bank
26 min ago | via BBC
Virgin Money has positioned itself for an assault on the UK retail banking market after buying regional bank Church House Trust. Comment?
Ask AP: Homebuyer tax break, texting while driving
8 min ago | via TownHall.com
The federal homebuyers' tax credit is a great opportunity to save thousands of dollars when you buy a house. Comment?
Co-owner of Valley Investments pleads not guilty
9 min ago | via Grand Junction Free Press
A man accused of defrauding local investors out of millions of dollars pleaded not guilty Thursday to conspiracy and fraud counts that stem from the failure of Valley Investments. Comment?
9 min ago | via The Post-Journal, Jamestown New York
By GIB SNYDER OBSERVER City Editor If you're in the market to buy a home, you picked a good time - if you can get a contract signed by April 30 and close the deal by June 30. Comment?