Archive for January, 2012
Seller Wants $158 Million for London Billionaires Row Home
A home in the U.K.’s most expensive neighborhood is being offered for more than 100 million pounds ($158 million), according to the broker handling the sale.
Home prices decline for a third straight month
The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller index of 20 large U.S. cities fell 1.3% in November from October as foreclosures continue to drag down the housing market. Three straight months of home-price declines in the biggest U.S. cities showed that foreclosures remain a significant drag on a housing market that is entering its fifth year of deterioration.
Valerie Easton’s ‘petal & twig’ brings garden beauty inside
All you need do is go outdoors with an open mind, a pair of sharp clippers and the willingness to look closely.
HomeownersInsurance.com Announces Ways to Save on Homeowners Insurance without Sacrificing Coverage – YAHOO!
Homeowners looking to cut costs can most likely save some money on homeowners insurance, but they should make sure it is not at the expense of adequate coverage. HomeownersInsurance.com agents weigh in to help homeowners stay properly insured while also …
Bank Foreclosure Agreement Deadline for States Set for Feb. 3 – Bloomberg
State and federal officials have been negotiating an agreement with the largest mortgage servicers that would set standards for how banks conduct home foreclosures while providing mortgage relief to borrowers. Any accord would be separate from a …
Mark Cuban out of bidding for Dodgers – The News & Observer
Frank McCourt, the Dodgers’ outgoing owner, has pledged to identify the winning bidder by April 1 and complete the sale of the team by April 30. The remaining parties will be investigated by Major League Baseball, with each bidder paying $25,000 …
Homeowner wins back her house after fighting foreclosure
Karen Mena managed to get a foreclosure on her San Bernardino home rescinded. But she continues to negotiate with Bank of America over loan terms and could still lose the house. Foreclosure commonly represents the end of a struggle. A borrower can’t pay a mortgage, loses a home and moves on.
More Home Foreclosures in Delta County
There are signs that the U.P's economy has improved from where it was two or three years ago, but it's still in very rough shape. Some of those signs are in the form of home foreclosures.
Owner neglected landmark Smith Tower, says receiver
Local business bits.
Home Foreclosures Fell 40% Last Year, But That's No Reason To Celebrate
The number of new foreclosures in 2011 dropped nearly 40 percent, according to year-end numbers just released by Lender Processing Services ; there is, however, little cause for celebration.