Wednesday Dec 9 | via Homer Sun
The Homer Township Chamber of Commerce recently inducted its 2010 Board of Trustees at an installation dinner at Georgio's Banquets in Orland Park. Comment?
What is a rent-to-own property?
Wednesday Dec 9 | via Lincoln-Way Sun
Some days, it seems like the signs are at every major intersection: "Rent to own!" Some are hand-written, others are professionally printed. Comment?
Nov 8, 2009 | via Lincoln-Way Sun
Bridget Domberg has been hired as the new president and CEO of the Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce . Comment?
Homeowners left in a lurch after mortgage refinancin...
Nov 7, 2009 | via Chicago Tribune
In early April, Jeff Franson refinanced his mortgage, switching it from Chase to SecurityNational Mortgage Co. Comment?
Foreclosure filings spike in collar counties
Nov 2, 2009 | via Chicago Tribune
The morass of mortgage foreclosures continues to climb its way up the Chicago area's socioeconomic ladder. Comment?
Exterior remodeling provides best return for real es...
Thursday Dec 17 | via Central Jersey
Despite a slow market and a slight decrease in the resale value of most remodeling projects, Realtors report that the smartest home improvement investments may also be some of the least expensive. Comment?
Foreclosure filings fall in November
Thursday Dec 17 | via WANE-TV Fort Wayne
The number of homeowners on the brink of foreclosure fell in November, the fourth straight monthly decline, as mortgage companies evaluated whether borrowers were eligible for help. Comment?
Will, Kendall foreclosure filings down
Wednesday Dec 16 | via Homer Sun
November foreclosure filing totals in Will and Kendall counties followed the state and national pattern of being lower than October's filings, but higher than November 2008 totals. Comment?
Business digest: Cape councilman named to tourist panel
Wednesday Dec 16 | via News Press
The Lee County Board of County Commissioners has appointed Cape Coral City Councilman Chris Chulakes-Leetz to the Tourist Development Council. Comment?
State Treasurer Issues Background Information on Sal...
Tuesday Dec 15 | via Decatur Tribune
Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias has issued a news release regarding the sale of the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center at public auction for $6.5 million on Monday, He said he is making good on his pledge to end a 29-year political and financial saga that has cost taxpayers nearly $30 million. Comment?
Shedding light on a bulb on the blink
1 min ago | via Myrtle Beach Online
I have a 1997 Plymouth Breeze with 110,000 miles on it. I changed the brake-light bulb in the passenger-side taillight, and now none of the lights in that taillight works. Comment?
Regulators shutter 2 big Calif. banks, 5 others
2 min ago | via SavannahNow
Regulators on Friday shut down two big California banks, as well as banks in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Michigan and Illinois, bringing to 140 the number of U.S. banks brought down this year by the weak economy and mounting loan defaults. Comment?
Faith community in East Contra Costa rallies to help...
5 min ago | via Contra Costa Times
As political pressure builds in Washington for the banking industry to do more to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure, the call in Eastern Contra Costa County is coming from church-based advocacy groups - and it's getting louder. Comment?
29 min ago | via Myrtle Beach Online
One of the last safety nets protecting S.C. homeowners from losing their homes will vanish next month because state officials didn't apply for federal money that pays for free foreclosure counseling. Comment?
2009 brutal for South Florida condo sales, but signs...
33 min ago | via The Miami Herald
In April, Regan Marock and his fiancee, renters at 500 Brickell, had the run of the sprawling twin-tower luxury complex -- the pool, the gym, the spa and other amenities -- with relatively few neighbors. Comment?