A weeked topic starting with WINK in Florida. "Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development cannot build homes anymore. It’s not a permanent situation, but part of a settlement agreement with the state says he’d need to pay $300,000 before he…
A report from the Associated Press. "In the days after Helene razed much of western North Carolina, some store owners in downtown Boone have a lot of cleanup to do and don't know if they'll see much business at all…
A weekend topic starting with the Detroit Free Press in Michigan. "A new 0% down mortgage is certainly an attention grabber for the Pontiac-based, mega mortgage lender, United Wholesale Mortgage. Under the 0% Down Purchase plan, qualified first-time borrowers and…
A report from Moneywise. "Susan Apel and Keith Irwin purchased a four-bedroom house in Lebanon, New Hampshire, 24 years ago — and are now looking to downsize in their golden years. Apel finds it harder to climb up the stairs,…
A weekend topic starting with Business Insider. "Investor Bill Gross warned of more pain for bond investors as US fixed-income assets head for an unprecedented three-year slump. 'The government first threw money out of a helicopter and almost all of…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Lee Roberts, 74, the retired CEO of Fort Worth-based RadioShack, has put his five-bedroom, 10-bathroom home at 4400 Overton Crest St. up for auction. Roberts and his wife invested $12 million in…
A report from the Herald Tribune in Florida. "'Sellers are listening more to their agents and being more realistic with asking prices,' noted Ellen O’Day, the managing broker for two of our Coldwell Banker Realty offices in Sarasota." The Los…
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A report from the Seattle Times in Washington. "In King County, 73% more homes were listed at the end of May than at the same time last year. In Pierce County 74% more and in Kitsap 43%. In Snohomish, more…
A report from KIRO 7 in Washington. "Homebuyers have faced a hot housing market for years, but things may finally be cooling off, and buyers could see more leverage in the market. 'It’s awesome news for homebuyers who have been…