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Joe Nathanson: Public-private deals may build our future
It used to be a no-brainer. You needed roads and bridges for your community’s economy to grow and prosper. That was the view from corporate board rooms to main street […]
Realities of Real Estate: Mortgage rates hit all-time low
With the exception of those fortunate few who can pay cash, the ups and downs of the mortgage industry are an integral part of buying a home. Sometimes qualification standards […]
Mortgage rates fall once more to record lows
WASHINGTON — Fixed mortgage rates have fallen to historic new lows for a fourth straight week and are likely to fall further. The average on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell […]
Rate on 30-year mortgage falls to record 4.01 pct.
WASHINGTON — Fixed mortgage rates have fallen to historic new lows for a fourth straight week and are likely to fall further. The average on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell […]
Spring buying boosts U.S. home prices for 4th month
WASHINGTON — Home prices rose for a fourth straight month in most major U.S. cities in July, buoyed by the peak buying season. But the housing market remains depressed, and […]
New home sales fell in August for 4th straight month
WASHINGTON — Sales of new homes fell to a six-month low in August. The fourth straight monthly decline during the peak buying season suggests the housing market is years away […]
SEC may recommend legal action against S&P
NEW YORK — The staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission is considering recommending civil legal action against the Standard & Poor’s debt ratings agency over its rating of a […]
Robert Nusgart: Equity line help would lift housing market
The Federal Reserve spoke. The markets listened. And mortgage rates took another nosedive. Yes, mortgage rates have moved to another low point after the Fed on Wednesday basically said that […]
Realities of Real Estate: Home inspections
We just renovated our home a couple of years ago, so you would think we could be fairly confident that our house could pass muster when it comes to a […]
Fannie Mae cited for failing to stop robo-signing
WASHINGTON — Fannie Mae missed chances to catch law firms illegally signing foreclosure documents and its government overseer did not take the right steps to ensure Fannie was doing its […]
Real Estate Weekly – 9/16/11: Solar leasing for homes announced
Solar leasing for homes announced Constellation Energy Group of Baltimore unveiled a solar panel leasing program for residential customers in Maryland and five other states. Constellation is offering a choice […]
Lenders step up foreclosure intent filings
Maryland housing officials say lenders have filed an average of 15,000 intent notices per month against homeowners since January, indicating a new wave of foreclosures may soon hit the state. […]
