U.S. home foreclosures reach record high in second quarter
Bank repossessions increased 38% in the second quarter from the same period a year earlier for a record total of 269,952, according to data to be released Thursday by RealtyTrac. Short...
Does eBay Sell Real Estate?
Selling Real Estate on eBay is nothing new, or is it? I've surf up and down the internet pages and could not find any indication of how much real estate eBay is selling, if...
Bad Credit = No Loans? Think Again. The Future Of Loans
I'm no expert about lending, loans, credit scores and credit repairs. But, I have been around conducting business for years. The fact that you have foreclosured, been late on payments, short-sale or anything similar WILL...
10 Best Job Growth Areas in America
WalletPop Staff Jun 22nd 2010 at 6:00AM Despite a national economic slump, a handful of metro areas offer excellent prospects for both college grads and seasoned job seekers. Jobs may be hard...
Freddie Mac to Auction REO Homes in Phoenix
by Kerry Curry 2:23 PM July 16, 2010 Freddie Mac will auction 135 REO houses in Phoenix next month — with a portion of the residences reserved for first-time homebuyers. Nearly a third...
Lenders Slow Foreclosures By 5% in 2010, Boosting Shadow Inventory: RealtyTrac
by Jon Prior 11:00 PM July 14, 2010 Foreclosure filings dropped 5% over the first half of 2010 as lenders continue to delay proceedings to focus on short sale and loan modification...
Shadow Inventory of Homes to Take Nearly 3 Years to Clear: S&P
by JON PRIOR The “shadow inventory” of bank-repossessed properties, as well as distressed mortgages facing foreclosure, will take nearly three years to clear at the current sales rate, according to a...
Real Estate Investments Buzz Words Over The Years
Real Estate investing is like fashion. Over the years I have heard so many buzz words and phrases. I tried to dig down memory lane and pull them out. (This post is...
Where is America moving? – 2009 Migration Patterns
Based on 71,474 Interstate and Cross-Border Household Goods Moves from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. (Click on individual state/province for 10-year historical data.) View PDF Version (1.8 MB) Where is America moving? As it does...
Recession Alters Migration Patterns in U.S.
By MARK WHITEHOUSE The recession has had a profound effect on migration patterns in the U.S., reversing the flow of people to former housing-boom states such as Florida and Nevada, the latest...