Down economy means more discounts for million-dollar...
Saturday Dec 19 | via OregonLive.com
They may be worth big bucks but even million-dollar homes are taking a hit in this economy, reports this morning's Idaho Statesman . Comment?
Caldwell Homes Can Qualify For Federal Loans
Saturday Dec 19 | via Today's 6
A program stemming from stimulus money can help families move into Canyon County if they pay back Uncle Sam when they sell their home. Comment?
New Treasure Valley foreclosure data
Oct 8, 2009 | via KBOI-AM Boise
Foreclosures in the Treasure Valley are on the decline. IdahoDataProviders.com tracks them. Comment?
Treasure Valley Foreclosure Numbers Drop
Sep 9, 2009 | via KBOI-AM Boise
The number of home forclosures in Ada County has dropped for the first time in three months. Comment?
Jul 14, 2009 | via Headwaters News
Canyon County has highest unemployment rate in Idaho One of every eight workers in Idaho's Canyon County is unemployed, with construction, retail, real estate, mortgage and titling sectors reporting the highest job losses. Comment?
Refunds Coming for Idaho Mortgage Modification Victims
8 hrs ago | via KIVI-TV Nampa
Twelve Idaho homeowners who paid a Meridian man, Paul Clarence Aughtry, IV, for mortgage loan modifications will receive refunds totaling $12,400 as a result of settlement agreements with State Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and the Idaho Department of Finance. Comment?
Idaho joins "Operation Stolen Hope"
Thursday Dec 17 | via KIVI-TV Nampa
KIVI Today's Channel 6 News Idaho joins "Operation Stolen Hope" Attorney General Lawrence Wasden joined the Federal Trade Commission and 26 other state and federal regulatory agencies in "Operation Stolen Hope," a nationwide enforcement and consumer education effort to combat foreclosure rescue fraud. Comment?
Wasden: Mortgage-rescue scams now top complaint, Ida...
Tuesday Nov 24 | via Spokesman Review
With two lawsuits pending against Kootenai County mortgage modification services and several other investigations ongoing statewide, Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is calling on Idahoans to beware of companies that offer to help those facing home foreclosures - for an up-front fee. Comment?
Minnick: We need tough rules for big banks, Wall Street
Nov 10, 2009 | via SunValleyOnline.com
Throughout my decades as an Idaho business leader, I always made sure I could look my associates in the eye and explain every decision. Comment?
Out of the Mouths of the Blue Dogs: Minnick on Banks
Nov 5, 2009 | via 2008 Democratic Convention Watch
Below is an editorial from Walt Minnick . It was sent by his Communications Director with a request that I consider it for publication. Comment?
4 min ago | via St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, MO
Joseph-area housing market is showing signs of life. Home sales in the nine-county St. Comment?
New home sales hit seven-month low in November
4 min ago | via WMMV-AM Melbourne
Sales of newly built U.S. single-family homes unexpectedly fell to their lowest level in seven months in November, data showed on Wednesday, dealing a blow to the housing market's recovery. Comment?
Polk County raises the roof on housing sales
5 min ago | via News Chief
Figures show the housing sales in Polk County continue to improve. The sale of single-family, existing homes is up 46 percent from this time last year in Polk County, according to the Florida Association of Realtors. Comment?
MGIC shares fall on insurance denial complaint
6 min ago | via Reuters
Shares of MGIC Investment Corp fell nearly 10 percent, a day after the largest U.S. mortgage insurer said two units of Bank of America Corp filed a complaint for declaratory relief against it in the Superior Court of the State of California. Comment?
7 min ago | via Globeinvestor.com
The report reflects a slump in demand following the extension of a deadline for first-time buyers to qualify for a tax credit. Comment?