New York-area home prices still to plunge?
Friday Dec 11 | via The Real Deal
While the rest of the country looks forward to a bit of a respite in the hard, grinding slide of property prices, New Yorkers will enjoy less relief in 2010. Comment?
DA: Fake agent rented out NY home he didn't own
Tuesday Dec 8 | via Journal News
MINEOLA - A Long Island prosecutor says a fake real estate agent rented out a vacant home he didn't own - then tried to evict the tenant over back payments. Comment?
Tuesday Dec 1 | via Newsday
Northrop Grumman may bow out of tanker bidding Defense contractor Northrop Grumman says it will drop out of the running for a major Air Force tanker project valued at $35 billion unless the government changes its request for bids. Comment?
From the Desk of Legislator Roger Corbin
Nov 6, 2009 | via Westbury Times
Nassau County Legislator Roger Corbin encourages residents to consider an incentive the Long Island Power Authority is offering for savings with new oil, gas, or propane heating systems. Comment?
The Number of Job Hunters 65 or Older Skyrockets
Oct 23, 2009 | via New York Times
It is well known that during the nation's gale-force recession, many older Americans who dreamed of retirement continued to work, often because their 401 's had plunged in value. Comment?
Awaiting next year's opening moves
Tuesday Dec 1 | via Citi Habitats NY Real Estate News
As the holidays approach, speculation in the real estate industry has turned to next year. Comment?
New Law Expands NY Subprime Lending Reform to All Loans
14 hrs ago | via Housing Wire
New York Gov. David Paterson signed new foreclosure legislation protecting homeowners, tenants and neighborhoods. Comment?
Dr. Steve Smith -Global Link Reduced Mortgage via Wo...
Yesterday | via Earth Times
Global Link Int. Consultants & StillWater Advisory Group, LLC under Dr. Steve Smith open new offices in New York, New York and Orlando, FL. Comment?
Will new virtual firms pave way for full MLS?
Wednesday | via The Real Deal
With online brokerages now allowed to advertise other firms' exclusives, some say listing sharing is next December 16, 2009 02:30PM Leigh Zaph is planning on registering his three-person firm, Manhattan Homes, as a Virtual Office Web site. Comment?
New law to help owners facing foreclosure
Wednesday | via CrainsNewYork.com - Professional Services News Feeds
Gov. David Paterson signs legislation designed to protect both homeowners and neighborhoods; banks expected to maintain properties, work with borrowers. Comment?
Seasonal mortgage lending slowdown
6 min ago | via IcNorthWales
Mortgage lending fell by 10% during November as the market suffered its traditional seasonal slowdown, figures show. Comment?
Devil is in details on loan reform
6 hrs ago | via Chicago Tribune
The process of buying a home, and understanding the fees involved, is supposed to get easier Jan. Comment?
Does practice disclose too much?
6 hrs ago | via Chicago Tribune
Q In the recent purchase of my first home, I was shocked when presented with a completed form titled "Seller's Affidavit of Nonforeign Status" and asked to initial said form to acknowledge its receipt. Comment?
Nov 17, 2007 | via The Globe and Mail
Anatomy of a panic For three days in August, an obscure but massive investment class teetered on the brink of a meltdown, rescued only by the ingenuity of a small group of bankers and lawyers. Comment?
Home sales inching up in California
1 hr ago | via Miami Herald
Sales and home prices inch up in Southern Calif. Similar stories: Sales and home prices inch up in Southern Calif. Comment?