Archive for February, 2009
Foreclosure..?
seevie8 asked: Hi, my house is in foreclosure and set to go for auction on the 26th of July. The mortgage company we used is Ameriquest, who has been sued by our state (Maine) and other states as well for writing bad loans. Because of this, can we argue that the foreclosure is unreasonable, and [...]
Ashton Kutcher selling former Beverly Hills bachelor pad
Listing price for the pre-Demi Moore home is $3.7 million. For just a twitter of a moment, it appeared that actor Ashton Kutcher was selling his Beverly Hills residence after a very public Internet tirade earlier this month over the construction going on next door. Nuh-uh. The house he is selling, which is, in fact, [...]
Obama plan to prevent foreclosures enables more homeowners to refinance
Borrowers who have made their payments on time but are saddled with high interest rates may be eligible to refinance, despite decreases in their property values. Though the final operational guidelines of the Obama administration’s foreclosure-avoidance programs won’t be released until Wednesday, key details have begun to surface on the extraordinary refinancing opportunities that will [...]
When a homeowner becomes a renter
The transition can be difficult, but it also can be a chance to change some things for the better. Michael B. Bennett used to own his home in Chesapeake, Va. Now he rents it, which is taking some getting used to.
Want confidentiality? Better put that in writing
Question: I saw an advertisement in a newspaper for a company that manages several associations boasting about the amount of money it collected in unpaid homeowners dues. The ad published the names of the associations — including one of which I am a member — along with the amounts collected.
Natasha Henstridge lists Sherman Oaks house for $1.75 million
The actress’ traditional-style home is a standout, with lots of room for entertaining. Natasha Henstridge is one of those actresses who, when she enters a room, becomes its center. Call it presence, perhaps. It would seem that her Sherman Oaks traditional, now on the market for $1.75 million, has some of the same quality.
GM's Saab wins creditor protection, seeks savior – Calgary Herald
TROLLHATTEN, Sweden — Loss-making Nordic carmaker Saab’s fight for survival moved up a gear on Friday as the General Motors unit won protection from creditors while it tries to find a new partner and raise fresh funds. GM, itself facing mountainous …
Saab wins creditor protection – Gulf News
Trollhatten, Sweden: Loss-making Nordic carmaker Saab’s fight for survival moved up a gear yesterday as the General Motors (GM) unit won protection from creditors while it tries to find a new partner and raise fresh funds. GM, itself facing …
30-year fixed mortgage rate rise slightly
Rates on 30-year-fixed mortgages rose slightly this week amid sagging consumer confidence and lower sale prices for existing homes, Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Housing market pins hope on new buyers
Phil Soper, president and chief executive officer of Brookfield Real Estate Services, said rookies are the largest category of buyers in the real estate market, accounting for close to 70 per cent of all …