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As Senate Takes on Stimulus, Everything’s Up for Debate

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

RISMEDIA, February 3, 2009-(MCT)-The U.S. Senate this week will debate the future of the American economy. Everything's up for discussion and subject to largely unpredictable votes: How to levy taxes, create jobs, help people buy homes, reinvigorate ailing state and local governments. ...

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John Geha Named President, Coldwell Banker Canadian Operations

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

RISMEDIA, February 3, 2009-Noted management consultant John Geha has been named president of Coldwell Banker Canadian Operations effective immediately, the company announced. Geha, well known throughout Canada and the U.S. for his efforts helping real estate brokers increase productivity, growth and profit, will succeed retiring president, Gary Hockey. ...

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Some Senior Citizens Feeling ‘Houselocked’ by Economy

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

By Warren Wolfe ...

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FHA Loans Become Hot Option – Less-stringent standards Spurs Local Popularity

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

By Chris Churchill ...

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With No Room to Cut Rates, Fed Looks to Other Remedies

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

By Kevin G. Hall ...

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Bankrate – Mortgage Rates Slide Lower

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

RISMEDIA, January 30, 2009-Mortgage rates fell versus one week ago, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate now 5.48%. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.29 discount and origination points. ...

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Fannie Mae Tries Program to Speed Up ‘Short Sales’ in Orlando Area

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

By Jerry W. Jackson ...

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Mortgage Applications Fall In Latest MBA Weekly Survey

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

RISMEDIA, January 29, 2009-The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 23, 2009. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, was 732.1, a decrease of 38.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis from 1195.3 one week earlier. This week's ...

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