Colleges Respond to Economic Crisis October 8th, 2008 Colleges and universities are responding to the recent stock market plunge by stopping construction projects, freezing hiring and considering tuition hikes, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported on October 10. This wait-and-see attitude represents a shift, however. Higher education has historically considered itself recession-proof, [...]
Continue reading...Monday, October 6, 2008
Yes, you too can work like a slave and toil relentlessly at work until your fingernails bleed, pay the man at his stiff yesteryear terms on your mortgage , and then cringe when you see the Fannie Mae/Bank of America bargain sales on … Read the rest of the post here: Bargain Basement Sale’s Mortgage [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, October 5, 2008
S. Azevedo, Condo Seller and Home Buyer in Chestnut Hill “I don’t have enough words to describe how much I appreciated your help and your support. It was a great and crazy experience and still you made it easier for me!” Patricia Baker, Realtor® Accredited Buyers Agent (ABR) Senior Real Estate [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, October 4, 2008
Don’t believe everything you hear! Now is still a good time to buy real estate. Even though the “bubble” has burst, interest rates are historically low, money is still available, and inventory is good. Qualifying buyers seeking property in the county can get a 100 down payment*. Sellers can assist with closing costs. [...]
Continue reading...Friday, October 3, 2008
OK, I’m going to give it a shot — I’m going to make a comment about language use by some politicians while giving Language Log readers what they come here for: “discussion of language by real live linguists”. After the vice-presidential debate last night, I was pleased not to have heard Gov. Sarah Palin [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, October 2, 2008
Yes Washington, hedgefunds did cause this. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the largest hedgefunds of all time. This is disgusting. What a waste of time…they are hell-bent are taking all liquidity out of the markets. -Best, Mr Mortgage . More here: Rome Burns & Washington Looks For the Bogeyman
Continue reading...Tuesday, September 30, 2008
If you’ve picked up a newspaper lately, then you’re aware of the economic troubles raging on Wall Street. But the culprit may very well be in your own neighborhood: Are mortgage -backed securities to blame for the mess? Read the rest here: How can mortgage-backed securities bring down the US economy? Share and Enjoy:
Continue reading...Sunday, September 28, 2008
The County Regional Planning Commission (RPC) brought suit against a mobile home park alleged to be in violation of a private act regulating mobile home parks in the county. In July 1997 the RPC circulated to its members a proposed … Continue here: TN Appeals Court Finds Mobile Home Park Not [...]
Continue reading...Friday, September 26, 2008
News of a settlement with some of the parties involved in the lawsuits between the Diocese of Virginia and two of the break-away congregations was published on the diocesan website this afternoon: “The Diocese of Virginia today announced that it has reached a legal settlement with Potomac Falls Church in Potomac Falls and Christ the [...]
Continue reading...Friday, September 26, 2008
As I write this Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch, two of Wall Street’s legendary giants have succumbed to the subprime mortgage crisis. But, the end is not in sight. There is no shortage of commentary on what caused this crisis and … Continue here: Subprime Mortgage Crisis Musings Share and Enjoy:
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Thursday, October 9, 2008
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