August 16, 2012

Daily Housing News Round-Up

Bloomberg covers results from HUD’s initiative to expand the sale of troubled mortgages through program designed to help borrowers avoid costly, lengthy foreclosures. California Housing Market Posts Gains in July, headlines Los Angeles Times.  News Talk 1150 WHBY prints Appleton Saves $442K through Refinancing. Los Angeles Times runs “L.A. County to invest $105 million to [...]

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August 6, 2012

Daily Housing News Round-Up

Housing Wire reports “Obama scorecard shows amount of underwater borrowers shrunk in 1Q.” The Hill reports “housing market shows improvement across all regions.” HARP Refinancing is Really Happening, Fox Business. Bloomberg publishes U.S. Mortgage Closing Costs Fall 7.4% As Banks Compete. And, Day Center for Homeless to Offer New Help headlines Daily Press.

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July 20, 2012

Daily Housing News Round-Up

HUD provides $12.7M for Native Hawaiian housing program, Mortgageorb. The New York Times runs, “help for struggling homeowners.” U.S. housing trends improve after seven years headlines Property Magazine. The Associated Press reports on a study that says helping homeless would save RI money. City Watch prints homelessness: cheaper to fix than let fester. “USDA Announces [...]

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July 19, 2012

Daily Housing News Round-Up

Reuters runs, “U.S. housing poised to boost economy.” “Housing is suddenly a bright spot for economy,” Christian Science Monitor. Hispanic Business reports Bill in Congress aims to improve Federal Home Refinance Plan. “FHA opens sale of troubled loans,” Apartment Finance Today. “Mortgage rates drop again, Freddie Mac says; 30-year at 3.53 percent,” headlines Los Angeles [...]

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July 18, 2012

Daily Housing News Round-Up

The Wall Street Journal prints FHA Expands Bulk Home Loan Sale Program. “Housing starts in June highest in four years,” USA Today. CNN Money reports More Signs of a Housing Rebound. Reuters gives advice on “designing your own mortgage.” The Sacramento Bee publishes VA Expands Grants to Tackle Veteran Homelessness. And, Honolulu Civil Beat writes [...]

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