Charles “Ed” Haldeman Jr. Steps Down! Freddie Mac’s Chief Executive Officer, Charles “Ed” Haldeman Jr., will be stepping down from his position by the end of the year. This unforseen, and frankly shocking, turn of events has led to much speculation regarding why he is stepping down. While the specifics aren’t yet known, and Mr. […]
Category: Politics & Econ
What is Obama’s HARP? (Home Affordable Refinance Program)
Is the HARP Program going to be the savior that it is meant to be for the housing market or is it just delaying the inevitable?
Why Now is The Right Time To Buy Real Estate!
According to Wall Street Journal columnist Jack Hough, now is the time to get back into the real estate market! Below is a summarization of the articles key points and an application of them from a real estate stand point. Enjoy!
National Foreclosure Data Shows Positive Signs
This past month we saw a change in the direction of the real estate market on the purchasing side. While it is clearly a positive change, it is unclear if it is temporary or here to stay.
Gold vs. Property: The Better Investment
With Gold at record highs, and property falling to unprecedented lows, where should a consumer put his/her confidence?
U.S. to lower the size of mortgage it will guarantee
The change will result in higher costs and bigger down payments for many home buyers.
New wave of foreclosures due to hit Sacramento area
A monster wave of new foreclosures threatens to engulf Sacramento
C.A.R.’s California Housing Market Forecast for 2012
California home sales and median price are predicated to rise slightly in 2012 according to California Association of Realtors’ ®
Spec Building is Back, With a Catch
With consumer confidence weak and getting weaker, and demand for housing showing no signs of resuscitation
Should U.S. government be involved in the mortgage industry?
Does Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have a future?