Area construction job losses worst in Fla.
Central Florida lost more construction jobs than any other metro area in Florida and was among the 10 regions nationwide with the largest decline, according to a new analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. bizjournals.com |
Return of the house flippers a good sign?
The house flipper, the symbol of real estate fever—the investor who buys, fixes, and sells homes quickly—is back. This time it's a good thing. Real estate - United States - Business and Economy - Business - Foreclosure pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |
Miami Snaps Up Busted Condos
Miami Beach Community Development Corp. recently bought the 35-unit Neptune Beach, stepping up competition with private parties for bargain-priced deals. online.wsj.com |
How a homeownership fetish hurt the American dream
The American dream has become a foolish fetish -- and yet to end it, we need to make haste slowly. Social Sciences - Psychology - Dreams - United States - Products and Services feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Servicers must improve loan modifications, say state AGs
As part of a probe into loan servicers' foreclosure practices, state attorneys general want banks to revamp their procedures and stop foreclosure proceedings on homeowners seeking loan modifications. rss.cnn.com |