International Real Estate

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One Year Later: Where Does America Stand?
21 February, 2010| International Real Estate, General, Education
One Year Later: Where Does America Stand? by John CulbersonThursday, February 18, 2010 One year after President Obama's stimulus package passed, we have higher unemployment, record high de... read more
Fewer behind on home loans
20 February, 2010| Foreclosures & Investments, Mortgage & Finance, In...
Fewer behind on home loans By ALAN ZIBEL Associated Press Feb. 20, 2010, 12:46AM WASHINGTON — The end of the foreclosure crisis is finally in sight. For the first time in almost three years,... read more
Stocks edge higher after Fed eases bank supports
19 February, 2010| Housing Market, International Real Estate, General
Stocks edge higher after Fed eases bank supports By STEPHEN BERNARD and IEVA M. AUGSTUMS Associated Press Feb. 19, 2010, 3:24PM NEW YORK — Stocks ended a strong week with modest gains after i... read more
Tiger Woods says sorry, golf return still unknown
19 February, 2010| Relocation & Newcomer, International Real Estate,...
Tiger Woods says sorry, golf return still unknown By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer © 2010 The Associated Press Feb. 19, 2010, 6:41PM PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Missing his smile and aura of in... read more
Historic City Election By William E. "Bill" King
19 February, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, Relocation & Newcomer...
Historic City ElectionHouston's recent election got international headlines for electing the first lesbian mayor of a major U.S. city. I recently broke down the vote from the run-off into Houston's... read more
Cancellation at NASA puts Olson to the test
15 February, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, International Real Es...
Cancellation at NASA puts Olson to the test With jobs potentially on the line, freshman representative gets busy By STEWART M. POWELLWASHINGTON BUREAU WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's plan to... read more
Home Buyers Rush to Take Advantage of Tax Credit B...
13 February, 2010| Mortgage & Finance, Relocation & Newcomer, Interna...
Home Buyers Rush to Take Advantage of Tax Credit Before It’s Gone By Alan J. HeavensRISMEDIA, February 12, 2010—(MCT)—Liv Mansfield is racing the clock, hoping to find and settle, or at least sign... read more
Texas is Number One Exporting State for 8th Consec...
13 February, 2010| Relocation & Newcomer, International Real Estate,...
Texas is Number One Exporting State for 8th Consecutive Year February 11, 2010 Share HOUSTON – Gov. Rick Perry today touted Texas’ strong economic environment – created by low taxes, a... read more
Commercial mortgage failures threaten system: over...
13 February, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, Relocation & Newcomer...
Commercial mortgage failures threaten system: overseer Losses may range between $200 billion and $300 billion, report saysBy Ronald D. Orol, MarketWatch By Ronald D. Orol, MarketWatch WASHINGTON... read more
Perry seeks reimbursement for detained immigrants
13 February, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, International Real Es...
Perry seeks reimbursement for detained immigrants By GUILLERMO X. GARCIA San Antonio Express-News Feb. 10, 2010, 4:21PM SAN ANTONIO — Contending that national leaders have failed to control t... read more
Fannie, Freddie Grabbing Ever-Higher Share of Mult...
13 February, 2010| Mortgage & Finance, International Real Estate, Edu...
Fannie, Freddie Grabbing Ever-Higher Share of Multifamily Debt Financing By Mark Heschmeyer February 10, 2010Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac dominated multifamily financing last year. The two federal gov... read more
Underwater mortgages halt some move-up buyers
13 February, 2010| Foreclosures & Investments, Mortgage & Finance, In...
Underwater mortgages halt some move-up buyers By Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY Chris and Candice Basso would like to move up to a larger home this spring, taking advantage of a federal tax credit worth... read more
State debuts $30 million homebuyer initiative for...
13 February, 2010| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, International Rea...
State debuts $30 million homebuyer initiative for vets Associated Press Feb. 9, 2010, 1:22PM AUSTIN — Texas has announced a $30 million homebuyer initiative targeting veterans. The funding w... read more
Flood Insurance is Well Worth The Cost
13 February, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, Relocation & Newcomer...
l Don’t believe the flooding ‘myths’ Insuring your home is well worth the cost By MICHAEL D. TALBOTTHOUSTON CHRONICLE Feb. 8, 2010, 1:53AM The announcement came last week: The price tag carr... read more
Ashby developers sue city of Houston
12 February, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, Relocation & Newcomer...
Ashby developers sue city of Houston They seek more than $40 million over rejection of high-rise project By MIKE SNYDERHOUSTON CHRONICLE Feb. 11, 2010, 8:23PM The battle over the Ashby high-ri... read more
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