Home sales are up but prices are falling; who's buying houses? - San Jose Mercury News

Home sales are up but prices are falling; who's buying houses? San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 10 hours ago No hard data is available to determine which purchases are made by first-timers and which by repeat owners. But real estate and mortgage professionals say ...

Banks’ ‘Catatonic Fear’ Means Consumers Don’t Get TARP Relief - Bloomberg

Banks’ ‘Catatonic Fear’ Means Consumers Don’t Get TARP Relief Bloomberg - 12 hours ago Two weeks after the legislation was passed, Paulson changed course and said it was more important to recapitalize the banks, allowing them to determine how ...

How to come out ahead in the 2009 real estate market - ABC2 News

How to come out ahead in the 2009 real estate market ABC2 News, MD - 1 hour ago Determine your own home-buying budget. Do this before you start talking with lenders. They will tell you what you qualify for, but only you can determine ...

Some good news you may have forgotten - Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Some good news you may have forgotten Santa Rosa Press Democrat, CA - 4 hours ago Governments in Napa and Marin counties received funds to benchmark their greenhouse gas emissions for use in determining AB 32 compliance. ...

Financial steps to take if you’re laid off - Middletown Press

Financial steps to take if you’re laid off Middletown Press, CT - 8 hours ago “I usually advise people — if they have the ability — take out a home equity loan instead of raiding your 401K. A home equity loan still leaves the door ...