County residents still split on effects of legislation
Thursday Dec 24 | via Ventura County Star
Stories, analysis and more on the national health care debate. Read more>> Diane Mars, who once had two golfball-sized liver abscesses, thinks an historic Senate vote on Christmas Eve means the day is coming when her medical past won't block her from insurance. Comment?
Pasadena's OneWest buys First Federal
Saturday Dec 19 | via LA Daily News
OneWest Bank FSB just got a lot bigger. The Pasadena-based bank that scooped up failed mortgage lender IndyMac Bank earlier this year announced Friday it has completed its acquisition of the banking operations of First Federal Bank of California from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. 1 comment
County home sales and prices up in November
Nov 15, 2009 | via Ventura County Star
Ventura County home sales rose slightly from a year ago in November, as did the median home price. Comment?
Thursday Dec 10 | via Ventura County Star
The number of foreclosures in Ventura County declined in November, but with more homes falling into default there is growing concern another wave could be coming without more permanent solutions. Comment?
T.O. couple sentenced in fraud case
Monday Nov 30 | via Ventura County Star
A Thousand Oaks couple were sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday for defrauding banks and cheating homebuyers and investors. Comment?
Other Voices: Dear Congress: Stop infringing on our ...
Saturday | via The Union
This is an open letter to Congress: My name is Vince Rapini. I am an American citizen, a Californian and a voter. Comment?
2009: The year the economy did not get up
Yesterday | via Press-Enterprise
In 2008, the economy became seriously ill and took to bed. It has mostly stayed there ever since. Comment?
Real estate expert sees good and bad going forward
Thursday Dec 24 | via Whittier Daily News
Al Gobar of Alfred Gobar Associates, keynote speaker at the quaterly meeting of the Real Estate Research Council of Southern California at Cal Poly Pomona, on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Comment?
The Local Buzz: OneWest halts foreclosures
Thursday Dec 24 | via Pasadena Star-News
OneWest Bank, FSB announced it is temporarily suspending all foreclosure sales and evictions to assist borrowers over the holidays. Comment?
Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News
Thursday Dec 24 | via The US Market Blog
Senate passes $871B healthcare revamp. The Senate approved President Obama's sweeping healthcare overhaul early this morning, extending health coverage to more than 30M uninsured - covering 94% of all Americans - and putting an end to industry practices such as refusing insurance to people with pre-existing medical conditions. Comment?
Past And Future Decade In Business At A Glance
9 min ago | via Air America Radio
A look at the decade that was and the decade to come, by industry: BANKING THE PAST DECADE: The nation's big banks swaggered into the decade as owners of the world. Comment?
A Simple Rule of Thumb Could Save You Thousands On Y...
19 min ago | via Phoenix Real Estate Guy
One of the great things about spending at least a little time each week at Gangplank is that when I am there I am surrounded by people who are not in the mortgage business. Comment?
Sluggish new home sales show recovery is rocky
20 min ago | via MSNBC News
The report dashed cold water on recovery hopes that had been raised Tuesday by news that sales of existing homes picked up sharply last month. Comment?
Central Asian countries' anti-crisis measures kick in
20 min ago | via UzReport
Central Asian countries' location in the hinterland of Eurasia has not shielded them from the effects of the global financial crisis that has swept almost every corner of the planet. Comment?
Premier promises action against soaring housing prices
30 min ago | via People's Daily
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Sunday the government would maintain order in China's property market while cracking down on illegal activities that had driven up housing prices. Comment?