Rural index weak, but rises again
Friday Nov 20 | via Omaha World-Herald
Significant economic weakness remains in the rural Midwest, a survey of small-town bankers in 11 states indicates, although the resulting index improved for the third straight month. Comment?
Monday Nov 9 | via McCook Daily Gazette
One of the most successful programs we've passed in Congress is the tax credit for first time homebuyers. Comment?
What's missing from your wallet?
Nov 8, 2009 | via Omaha World-Herald
People concerned about how to handle salary cuts, dropped employer contributions to 401 s, job losses and limited access to credit - or just about any financial topic, really - can get free advice across Nebraska this week. Comment?
Areas hardest-hit by recession recovering slowly, re...
Nov 2, 2009 | via Salt Lake Tribune
The economic recovery is proceeding unevenly in its early stages, with areas hurt most by the housing slump still lagging behind other regions, according to The Associated Press' monthly analysis of economic stress in more than 3,100 U.S. counties. Comment?
Banner year for USDA Rural Housing loan programs
Oct 29, 2009 | via The Wauneta Breeze
USDA Rural Development provided nearly $104 million in Fiscal Year 2009 to assist more than 1,200 rural Nebraska households to achieve homeownership under the Direct and Guaranteed homeownership loan programs.A USDA Rural Development Guaranteed and Direct homeownership loans assist low and moderate income households to purchase or construct a home ... Comment?
Government, lenders try to speed up loan modificatio...
3 min ago | via KYTV Springfield
Their dreams of keeping their homes out of foreclosure have turned into nightmares for some homeowners. Comment?
Goldman Sachs scraps cash bonuses for executives
21 min ago | via SanLuisObispo.com
Bowing to intense public pressure, Goldman Sachs on Thursday scaled back plans to distribute at least $16 billion in year-end bonuses, stripping cash awards from members of its 30-person management committee in favor of restricted stock. Comment?
2 hrs ago | via Inman Real Estate News
By Matt Carter , Thursday, December 10, 2009. The National Association of Realtors has amended its trademark policy to formalize its practice of allowing members to use the "Realtor" logo on their gravestone. Comment?
5 Homes To Be Auctioned Tonight At 7
3 hrs ago | via TurnTo23.com - Local News
With one of the highest delinquency rates in the nation, California's housing market is swimming in foreclosures. Comment?
PolicyMap shares 2008 loan data
5 hrs ago | via Inman Real Estate News
Online data-mapping tool PolicyMap has updated its database to include the latest information on mortgage loan originations, residential and commercial vacancies, unemployment and fair market rents. Comment?