Friday, October 7, 2011

Refinance America: A New and Improved Plan

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Oct 6, 2011 3:42PM

Refinance America: A New and Improved Plan

Written By: Brideen Gallagher Vice President, The Collingwood Group Brian O'Reilly raised some very intriguing propositions on dealing with the ever growing issue of borrower income/wealth trapped in deflated, under-water home values. While these ideas address each constituency impacted—borrower, lender, investor, taxpayer—there is still no evidence that the Administration, Congress or the regulators have any plans to address the current crisis. Much has been made about the impact...

Oct 7, 2011 1:27PM

Attention Real Estate Pros: 'Realtor' Is 2 Syllables

After too many years of hearing people say real-uh-ter in reference to real estate agents, it's time to set the record straight. 'Realtor' is two syllables, not three. It's pronounced real-ter . Period. You might chuckle, but I'll use some other improper speaking to make the point: it ain't no joke. Here's why: Realtor is a trademark of the National Association of Realtors. They've set the standard for professional conduct in the real estate industry since 1908---one of which is "truthfulness in...


Micro News

3:58 PM:

Shortened Week Ahead. Auctions, FOMC Minutes, and Econ

3:30 PM:

After Hours Weakness. Potentially Reprices For The Worse!

12:58 PM:

MBS Make it Back to "Concrete Ceiling." Loan Pricing May Improve

11:52 AM:

SIGTARP: Ex-Housing Inspector Pleads Guilty in Connection with Defrauding Clients Seeking Mortgage Modifications

8:57 AM:

Non-Farm Payrolls Beat Estimates. Bond Markets Suffer

5:07 PM:

American Land Title Association Comments on Providing Incentives for Homeownership

4:59 PM:

Non-Farm-Payrolls in Focus Tomorrow. Trends Remained Intact

4:52 PM:

Treasury: Geithner Testimony before Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs

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Today's Comments

Scott Hevel

"Agreed. However, real is actually a 2 syllable word. So, Realtor is actually a 3 syllable word when pronounced properly. :) Had to give you a hard time..."

Shawn Moore

"Isn't the concept of always booming part of the problem that led towards the current housing meltdown? The only growth that is constant is population..."

John White

"Trying to appreciate where you are coming from in respect to the "guilt" part but here is my 2 cents. Basically this guilt can be addressed this..."

Today's Q&A

"What is the idea behind the proposed HOME Act?"

"What sort of government mortgage assistance is available?"

"Where can I find 10 or 20 year mortgage rates?"