Issue Tracker: United Way drive swims upstream in to...
Nov 30, 2009 | via Daily Hampshire Gazette
THE ISSUE: How will donors respond to the United Way of Hampshire County's campaign, in the face of continued economic uncertainty? And will the United Way be able to enlist new partner agencies, expanding its circle of influence? STORY SO FAR: Officials with the Northampton-based agency set only a modest increase in their campaign goal this year - ... Comment?
Sales of single-family homes rise 18% in Pioneer Valley
Nov 12, 2009 | via MassLive.com
Sales of single-family homes rose 18 percent last month in the Pioneer Valley, but bargain hunting first-time home buyers and fears of continued unemployment kept the median price from rising. Comment?
Massachusetts economy shows signs of life
3 hrs ago | via CapeCodOnline.com
A stabilizing real estate market, improving business and consumer confidence, lower unemployment, and higher state tax collections suggest the commonwealth's economy is heading into the new year behind a growing head of steam. Comment?
Economists hopeful, but wary on Mass. economy
16 hrs ago | via SouthCoastToday.com
A stabilizing real estate market, improving business and consumer confidence, lower unemployment and higher state tax collections suggest the state's economy is heading into the new year behind a growing head of steam. Comment?
State's economy: hopeful but wary
23 hrs ago | via Telegram & Gazette
I think that's going to lead to major layoffs in cities and towns around the state. Comment?
N.E. banks fair relatively well, but some are showin...
Yesterday | via Boston Globe
Stoneham Savings Bank has survived a hard year and is steadily improving its balance sheet, officials say. Comment?
Thursday | via Boston Herald
A total of 701 foreclosures were recorded in November, down 21 percent from 888 in the same month last year, according to the Warren Group. Comment?
6 min ago | via Democrat & Chronicle
First-Time Homebuyer Orientation: Learn about down-payment and closing-cost assistance programs, home buyer education and mortgage products including SONYMA. Comment?
6 min ago | via Democrat & Chronicle
Times are tough in the contracting business. In an uncertain economy, homeowners are scaling back on major renovations, says Rick Davis, owner of Repair-N-Remodel in Brockport. Comment?
Cost of new homes soaring in Asia Pacific
7 min ago | via Southeast Asia News
The meltdown in U.S. property prices has not dampened enthusiasm for home buyers in other countries, particularly Asia. Comment?
Desperate homeowners turn to short sales to unload h...
11 min ago | via The Tennessean
Brett Hait found himself in a bind last year after moving to Atlanta for a new job. Comment?
Good (financial) news for the new year
18 min ago | via Frugal Force
Uncategorized - posted by linda shrieves on January, 2 2010 4:42 AM Yes, the economy sucked in 2009. Comment?