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Suddenly more bullish on housing?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 14, 2009
...ow else to explain that even as the residential real estate industry suffers through a catastrophic slump, U.S. residents still profess faith in the value of housing?
You'd think that most homeow...
Housing slump boosts population in New York City, other big cities
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on July 3, 2009
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The housing slump has certainly had some unforeseen consequences. For instance, it may have actually helped boost the number of people living in New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago.
A story b...
Is plain vanilla the right goal?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 30, 2009
...finance. After all, housing prices are constantly rising, right?
Unfortunately, during the housing slump, housing prices haven't risen. They've fallen. Many holders of interest-only loans are...
Home sales rise again. Is this a housing recovery?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 25, 2009
... bad news comes when you look at what happened last year at this time. We were already in a housing slump back in May of 2008. But even so, existing-home sales back then were 3.6 percent higher than t...
Higher mortgage interest rates putting a scare in homebuilders
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 15, 2009
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Home builders are a nervous lot these days. Who can blame them? Ever since the housing slump began, they've been going out of business or declaring bankruptcy in record numbers.
It's no ...
Recession and marriage
in Sox First, on June 12, 2009
...ears before they could afford to file for divorce," Cherlin writes. "Today's economic slump could well generate a similar backlog of couples whose relationships have been irreparably rui...
Mortgage giant Mozilo charged with fraud
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 5, 2009
...underlying shares.
Remember people like Mozilo next time you want to blame someone for the housing slump. Yes, everyone from borrowers to real estate agents to appraisers acted badly during the housi...
Be honest with your finances before taking on a mortgage
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 2, 2009
...Many things have caused the housing slump the country is still working through.
But one of the biggest factors? Borrowers weren't honest with themselves before taking on their mortgage loans.
A...
More bad news: Mortgage delinquencies on the rise
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 29, 2009
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It only seems as if the housing slump, and the national recession that followed it, have been going on forever. The housing slowdown, though, didn't start until the middle of 2006 or so.
The...
Is your credit score falling?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 27, 2009
... dropped six points to 651. Credit scores fell even more in those states hit hardest by the housing slump. TransUnion credit scores in California fell 10 points, while they dipped by 11 points in Ariz...
Loan modifications not always helping homeowners
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 26, 2009
It's clear that the Obama administration wants to see fewer housing foreclosures. That makes sense: Housing foreclosures help no one. The banks certainly don't want these homes back. Foreclosures devastate families. And they weaken neighborhoods.
Problem is, a key tenant of the administrati...
You can lower your mortgage interest rate -- BEFORE you take out that loan
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 25, 2009
...nd no-down-payment loans. Those have largely disappeared now that the nation is suffering a housing slump. The higher the down payment you put down, the lower your mortgage interest rate will be.
The...
The refi money is still flowing
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 21, 2009
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There's one benefit to the still slumping housing market: The government has consistently made moves that have resulted in lower mortgage interest rates.
This means that buyers who qualify f...
Things I Should Have Blogged About...
in Bizinformer, on March 10, 2009
...#39;s View . An insightful piece by a hedge fund manager.
On March 4th, PC Industry Facing Worst Slump in History . That's how you know it's bad - when people stop buying computers...
On ...
The long slump
in Sox First, on March 3, 2009
...ocks fell to their lowest level in 12 years with signs that investors were knuckling down to a long slump. The US economy shrank at a 6.2% annual rate in the fourth quarter and economists say it's...
Please Don't Take Away Our Tax Breaks!
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on February 27, 2009
...en today. If a move from offshore back to onshore employment helps pull the U.S. out of its current slump, then arguably the entire world will benefit.
Second, it is being seen as a threat to U.S. na...
Outsourcing Takes a Hit
in Biz Plan Hacks, on February 24, 2009
...on. Of course, that's hurting outsourcing providers - especially in the IT sector. The economic slump has become so pronounced that even outsourcing is getting scaled back. Executives who once rel...
The banking crisis and Eastern Europe
in Sox First, on February 18, 2009
...ings" because of deteriorating asset quality, falling local currencies, exposure to a regional slump in real-estate and an over-reliance on scarce short-term funding. That spells trouble for the ...
California: the Butterfly Coast
in Hidden Travel Gems, on January 12, 2009
...oy has a long list of things to do in California in the winter. And with the travel industry in a slump at the moment, you can probably get some of the best prices of your life.
Photo courtesy o...
Innovation in the downturn
in Sox First, on January 7, 2009
Is a downturn a good time to start a business? It's not a bad question actually. Bill Gates didn't wait for the recession of 1974-75 to pass when he founded Microsoft. Other companies that started in recessions include CNN, GE, Sports Illustrated and Hewlett Packard. GE started in the P...
China slowdown continues
in Sox First, on December 10, 2008
...ill result in a collapse in global trade. If that happens, it would make the the worldwide economic slump even worse and that in turn would increasing the likelihood of a depression reminiscent of the...
Trump and the real estate slump
in Sox First, on December 4, 2008
...hings have not been looking good for Donald Trump lately. The credit crunch and the real estate slump have hurt him badly with reports that his a 62-storey skyscraper in Dubai has been put on ho...
Dreadful US data package
in Sox First, on November 27, 2008
... with the latest economic data coming through. Consumer spending fell 1% in October, the biggest slump in seven years. Orders for US-made durable goods fell 6.2% and orders for transportation goo...
Cheap oil and global risk
in Sox First, on November 21, 2008
...e tumbling oil price would push Russia into a new economic crisis and total collapse. "The oil slump, however, exacerbates Russia's already severe economic problems. Since May Russian markets...
Banks stockpiling cash
in Sox First, on November 6, 2008
...ill not stop the fear and volatility. As John Maynard Keynes once said, cutting interest rates in a slump was like pushing on a piece of string. In other words, it had no effect. Never did, never will...
The "R" word highlighted - the worst since 1982
in Sox First, on October 20, 2008
... Nice to have a government that's in touch with what people are now going through! The biggest slump ever was recorded last week in the Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index, re...
China's Economy: Are Auto Sales an Indicator?
in China Venture News, on September 10, 2008
...he start of a post-Olympic trend? Inflation in China is at a 12 year high. The stock market is in a slump.
For the year, auto sales are still up about 14%.
"The August decline is mainly becau...
Accountants rake it in
in Sox First, on September 3, 2008
... healthier than the flat pay for the rest of the US workforce and Morgan Stanley warning that the slump has only just begun....
2.53亿网民数量的背后
in Wangtam, on August 21, 2008
...ing Up, Despite The Housing Slump. Some (Trulia) Better Than Others (Zillow).
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Dating School
in The Dating Weblog, on August 8, 2008
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If you dating life is in a slump, maybe you should consider a little dating school.
No, I'm not talking about an actual classroom, but more on the order of a dating consultant, like this...
Bootstrapping a real estate empire
in BootStrapMe, on June 21, 2008
... Sean Locke
So, why would I suggest such a thing when the real estate market is still in such a slump?
Well, as it happens, I have a house to sell in Tamaqua, PA , and that got me thinking about...
PCAOB targets mortgage securities
in Sox First, on May 1, 2008
Here's a warning to all audit firms: the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has signalled that it will target securitized mortgage loans and collateralized debt offerings when it inspects 2007 annual reports. That's come out clearly in its latest report slamming the way ...
Casinos Feeling Economic Squeeze
in The Gambling Weblog, on April 27, 2008
...n the price of gas started going up, along with all other forms of energy. But now with the housing slump, job losses and food price increases, it's understandable that the casinos aren't pick...
Recession time: the house of cards tumbles
in Sox First, on April 10, 2008
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With the International Monetary Fund warning that the United States will slump into recession following the largest financial shock since the Great Depression, billionaire George Soros no...
Love's Streak To End
in Eagle Par Birdie, on April 2, 2008
... Courtesy: BBC.com
Davis Love is possibly the best golfer in a prolonged slump since David Duval tanked for various reasons seven years ago.
Last June in a run-up up news conference for the Cana...
Make Las Vegas Your Second Home
in Play Las Vegas, on March 13, 2008
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The slump in the American housing market is hard not to notice since the news has been reporting on the, "housing bubble", for about 2 years.
This situation can be either good or bad dep...
Bootstrapping the next Starbucks
in BootStrapMe, on January 26, 2008
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As most of you probably already know, the Seattle-based coffee chain has felt the slump in the economy recently and is testing $1 coffee and free refills to compete with lower priced competit...
Moving To Las Vegas
in Play Las Vegas, on January 2, 2008
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It's no secret that the country is in the midst of a severe slump in the housing market.
Because of too much speculation, and easy to obtain mortgages, Las Veg...
Tips for surviving the recession
in Sox First, on December 27, 2007
... Prices of existing US single-family homes fell at a record pace in October, suggesting the housing slump is far from over. With too much supply and not enough demand, it's going to get worse. The...
How to Break Out of a Sex Slump
in Well Woman Blog, on December 12, 2007
...a women's sex drive. However a great article on Todayshow.com can help you break out of a sex slump.
Here are a few highlights. Read the entire article here .
Indulge in a "quickie&q...
New Planet Hollywood Casino Opens In Las Vegas
in Play Las Vegas, on December 11, 2007
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Source:www.planet99.com
Despite a slight economic slow down in Las Vegas, caused primarily by the slump in the housing market, investor confidence in its gaming industry is at an all time high.
Pro...
Will Facebook also witness dip in pageviews with Ajax implementation?
in Java Entrepreneur, on December 10, 2007
...can be witnessed by the fact when you implement it in your websites and go on to experience a sharp slump in your pageviews which is regarded as a critical factor in judging how popular a website ...
Blogging Success Stories
in The Search Engine Weblog, on September 10, 2007
...a Network made $17,828.61 in August from JohnChow.com during what for many of us is the 'summer slump'.
Yaro Starak Of entrepreneurs-journey.com
Yaro Starak, the Australian entrepreneur ma...
French Wine Classification Controversy
in Celebrate Wine, on September 4, 2007
...ore and more people around the world purchasing New World wines, French sales have been starting to slump. I have to imagine that this, too, will have an effect. On the one hand you can say that good ...
Thinking of Running a Seasonal Home-Based Business
in Home Based Business, on August 6, 2007
...ovide a great source of residual income during a season where some home-based businesses can feel a slump.
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The bear turns global
in Sox First, on August 1, 2007
...ell beyond housing. Railroads, chemical producers and insurance companies say the worst US housing slump in 16 years is crunching their earnings and it's not going to get better. In the good time...
I Still Don't Quite Understand the Concept
in Philoneist, on July 13, 2007
... kind and cost millions of dollars to make. It is no secret that the auto industry is in a bit of a slump? But I think working towards a more effective economy in America would prove better for these ...
Pittsburgh Steelers 2007 NFL training camp preview
in End Zone Buzz, on June 21, 2007
...o Holmes , who caught 49 balls for over 800 yards as a rookie in 2006. If Holmes avoids a sophomore slump, the Steelers should have one of the best one-two punches at receiver in the NFL.
The Steeler...
Dallas Cowboys 2007 training camp questions
in End Zone Buzz, on June 16, 2007
...nterceptions. We wonder, is there even better football awaiting Romo, or is a "sophomore" slump ahead?
Phillips wants to play ball-control football, which could help Romo, but it might irri...
Harvesting the Sun in China
in China Venture News, on June 3, 2007
...n this sector of the Chinese economic is about to falter or whether it is just experiencing a minor slump. Some of the leading companies are seeing profits come in at less than expected during the Q1....
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in Bizinformer, on June 2, 2007
... character it was significantly younger. There is a sliding age bar and you can watch the shoulders slump and the face age - it's just not a pretty picture.
Deborah Chaddock Brown
Professiona...
Idea of the Week: Computer Repair Home Business (Part III)
in Home Based Business, on June 1, 2007
...s. Not all computers break down easily, so you might have a few periods where you will experience a slump. If you wish to earn more from your business, constantly attend classes on computer repair at ...
Current Economic Conditions In Canada
in Small Business Unplugged, on May 28, 2007
...of the economy in the first quarter is noteworthy for several reasons. It suggests that much of the slump in output recorded last September and October was an isolated event, and not the beginning of ...
Gold Demand Slows in India
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 18, 2007
... meter for others in the gold and jewelry industry. Seems like they are going through a little gold slump right now according to the article, Gold jewellery demand dips :
Indian women are no longer...
Biodiesel Slump In Europe
in IfEnergy, on March 30, 2007
... a chicken and egg case, and in this case the egg really got way ahead of the chicken. In Europe, a slump is being experienced by the biodiesel market, despite significant clamor for alternative energ...
Loire Wine Hits New Low
in Celebrate Wine, on February 13, 2007
...it's wine out into other markets. The latest issue his with Loire Valley wine, which has seen a slump in sales to the UK, one of its long time customers who can boast of drinking wine from this re...
Capitalism, Trust, and the Ted Williams Attitude
in Businesspundit, on January 30, 2007
... did on the last day of the 1941 season, with his .400 average on the line.
Unfazed by a 3-for-15 slump and not interested in going into the record books as a .400 hitter who actually hit .39955, Te...
Die US-Immobilienmarkt sorgen wachsen
in Das Börsen Weblog, on September 18, 2006
... benjamin umfassend mit der Situation auf dem US-amerikanischen Housing Merket: U.S. Housing Slump May Lead to First Drop Since 1930s (in englischer Sprache)
Sie bieten eine gute Sammlung von ...
Nanotechnology research funding up, venture capital down
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 14, 2006
... in energy, pharmaceutical, life sciences and industrial applications.
Despite the venture capital slump, the prospects for nanotech remain good. By 2008, the total global demand for nanoscale materi...
Beat the afternoon fatigue
in Busy with Style, on August 10, 2006
...s to call it a day and head home to a meeting with your cozy bed.
That's afternoon fatigue, or slump as some call it. Although reasons for this can be numerous - from not getting enough sleep the...
French Wine Copy Yellow Tail Trend
in Celebrate Wine, on July 31, 2006
...les featuring the comic animals, are designed to lift the French wine industry out of a consumption slump. Increasing competition from abroad is also prompting wine marketers to be creative with names...
Earnings For College Graduates In A Slump
in The Universities Weblog, on July 25, 2006
...and college grads are feeling the pinch . Workers with college degrees are facing the largest wage slump in thirty years. Some blame President Bush for mismanaging the economy, some blame the glut of...
Arun Sarin Stays
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on July 25, 2006
...l over the TV news in the UK today. With recent announcements of problems at Vodafone and a general slump in it's share price, at today's Annual General Meeting in central London, around 85% o...
Change of mindset will help save wineries
in Bizinformer, on May 8, 2006
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"Given the maturity of the industry, real structural change is needed to reverse this price slump or much of this profit erosion will be permanent," he said."
Read more about...
The Five-Year Itch
in The Dating Weblog, on March 2, 2006
...s Watch, says the industry stands at a Crossroads . "I keep hearing that the industry is slumping," Brooks says. "No, it isn't, but we have got to get our act together." ...
9.3% Increase for Nevada Casinos in August
in The Gambling Weblog, on October 12, 2005
...r 13%.
However, it wasn't all games that contributed to the increase - there was a noticeable slump in table games, but over $13 billion was put in slot machines to make up for it
Some Figures:...
DVD sales slow
in The Digital TV Weblog, on July 13, 2005
...et sales. Now, however, there are signs that DVD sales are starting to mirror the recent box-office slump.
Shrek 2 sold 35 million DVDs instead of the 55 million that DreamWorks executives had estima...
Carnival of the Capitalists Arrives
in The RFID Weblog, on March 14, 2005
...odcasting .
Peaktalk - Pieter Dorsman has a very interesting piece about Wal-Mart's stock slump and suggests it is time for a re-vamp at Wal-Mart .
Photon Courier - David Foster blogs...
Unemployment falls, but job growth slows
in The Online Universities Weblog, on December 3, 2004
...s into the work force. The average since August of 2003, when employers resumed hiring after a long slump, has been slightly above that threshold at 152,000. ...
World Growth - Can It Continue?
in Businesspundit, on October 5, 2004
...should always ask "what might go wrong?". There are four main risks: higher oil prices, a slump in America's consumer spending, a global house-price bust, and a hard landing in China. Th...
