Archive for the ‘Real Estate’ Category

Did Countrywide Get a Hand from the Fed?

Sunday, August 19th, 2007

The central bank’s discount-rate cut probably wasn’t aimed directly at the lender, but the move may have helped save it from bankruptcy

Original post by AnthonyK

Where Housing Remains Strong

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

In the second quarter of 2007, median home prices increased in 97 of 149 U.S. metro areas

Original post by AnthonyK

Subprime City Confidential: Aug. 15, 2007

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

Mortgage fears go Countrywide. Will Lone Star have to hold its nose and buy Accredited? Canada’s housing market sizzles—and more

Original post by AnthonyK

Insider Trading at American Home?

Monday, August 13th, 2007

CEO Strauss’ sale of 2.9 million shares five days before the company’s bankruptcy was announced raises plenty of questions

Original post by AnthonyK

Is Your Mortgage in Trouble?

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

Your lender may have disappeared but (sorry) your mortgage isn’t going to. Here’s what does happen—and why you should worry

Original post by AnthonyK

Angry Homeowners Take to the Web

Monday, August 6th, 2007

As homebuilders struggle and houses get harder to sell, builder-bashing gripe sites are grabbing more attention and more traffic

Original post by AnthonyK

Strong Growth and an Upbeat Consumer

Sunday, July 29th, 2007

Numbers released July 27 revealed lean inventories and a solid mix of sales that bodes well for the third quarter

Original post by AnthonyK

Where’s the Bottom?

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

As housing woes spread to the corporate credit market, the economic outlook is sure to decline. Just how much further down do we have to go?

Original post by AnthonyK

Let the Blame Begin

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

Everyone played some role&mdashthe Street, lenders, ratings agencies, hedge funds, even homeowners. Where does responsibility lie?

Original post by AnthonyK

Real Estate Bets in Shaky Times

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

Most analysts are down on real estate investments, but investors can still benefit in some ways from exposure to the market

Original post by AnthonyK