Michael Jackson in talks on possible Las Vegas act
Jun 16, 2008 | via Leader Post
Michael Jackson may relaunch his career as a Las Vegas act, thanks to the private equity group that recently bought the loan on his Neverland Ranch in California to help the pop star avert foreclosure. Comment?
Friday Dec 11 | via Pahrump Valley Times
A lot of local property owners facing foreclosure are choosing not to take advantage of a new state law requiring lenders to mediate with property owners, attorney Michael Neu said. Comment?
Nov 12, 2009 | via Las Vegas Review Journal
Home Depot executive Joe McFarland, right, visits the store in North Las Vegas, which is slated to open next week. Comment?
Nevada most stressed economy in U.S., AP reports
Nov 2, 2009 | via North Lake Tahoe Bonanza
RENO, Nev. - The economic recovery is proceeding unevenly in its early stages, with areas hurt most by the housing slump still lagging behind other regions, according to The Associated Press' monthly analysis of economic stress in more than 3,100 U.S. counties. Comment?
Nye ranked sixth among economically distressed
Oct 30, 2009 | via Pahrump Valley Times
Nye County officials often talk about the county's ranking as the third-largest in area in the country, . Lately another prominent ranking for Nye County has raised some eyebrows: sixth-place nationally on a list of the most economically stressed counties. Comment?
United Way makes plea for donations
11 hrs ago | via Reno Gazette-Journal
The United Way of Northern Nevada is making an end-of-the-year desperate appeal to Northern Nevadans for donations after its annual campaign came up millions of dollars short because of layoffs and home foreclosures. Comment?
Noteholder buys Silver Club at Wednesday auction
11 hrs ago | via Reno Gazette-Journal
The shuttered Silver Club Hotel Casino in downtown Sparks was sold for $2.5 million to its mortgage holder Wednesday at a foreclosure auction on the steps of the Washoe County Courthouse in Reno. Comment?
Silver Club casino sells for $2.5 million at auction
21 hrs ago | via Mason Valley News
The shuttered Silver Club Casino in downtown Sparks was sold for $2.5 million to its mortgage holder Wednesday at a foreclosure auction on the steps of the Washoe County Court House in Reno. Comment?
Is the state's foreclosure mediation program working?
Thursday Dec 17 | via KVBC-TV Las Vegas
This past summer the state of Nevada started a foreclosure mediation program to help struggling Nevadans stay in their homes. Comment?
Sunday Dec 13 | via Times Leader
Now that the Great Recession appears over, the economy looks to be entering a Rocky Recovery, in which much of the nation will continue to struggle well into 2010. Comment?
Retail bank offers mortgage finance
12 min ago | via The National
Thai Credit Retail Bank will lend to those wanting to buy assets from Bangkok Commercial Asset Management , with the repayment period extended up to 40 years or until the age of 70. Comment?
Treasury Uncaps Credit Line for Fannie, Freddie
29 min ago | via ABC News
The Obama administration pledged on Thursday to back beleaguered mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac no matter how big their losses may be in the next three years. Comment?
Treasurys fall, pushing interest rates higher
34 min ago | via The Oregonian
Bond yields crept higher Thursday after upbeat readings on jobless claims and factory orders sent positive signals about the economy. Comment?
Fed Bought $15 Billion Net in Agency MBS in Latest Week
36 min ago | via ABC News - Brian Ross
The Federal Reserve bought $15.0 billion net of agency mortgage-backed securities in the latest week, the New York Fed said on its website on Thursday. Comment?
Ohio Joins Other States In Support Of Proposed Lendi...
38 min ago | via WCPN-FM Cleveland
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray is backing a federal proposal to eliminate incentives paid to loan officers and mortgage brokers that result in loans that are overly risky or expensive. Comment?