House prices: US and Spain down, France up
But Europe, one of the most popular expat locations, was the weakest region with growth of just 0.8%. Asia-Pacific, where economies have shrugged off the global financial crisis, was the strongest performer with 9.9% growth.
There's a Better Way to Subsidize Housing
The mortgage interest deduction in its current form is extremely expensive and does little good, the definition of a wasteful government program.
Dollar Falls Versus Euro After U.S. Pending Home Sales Gain
The dollar weakened against the euro and yen after U.S. pending home sales unexpectedly rose in October and stocks climbed, fueling investor appetite for riskier assets.
Mortgage lender irked by complaints
Obviously, there is much blame on both sides including lenders who have taken advantage of persons who are not in a position to get legal assistance and could not really afford the loan made, but also, of course, the persons who borrowed the mone
Economy grows less than expected in Q3
Canada’s economy grew a less than expected 1% in the third quarter, as weak global demand weighed on exports and the domestic housing market cooled, government figures showed.
New home sales improve slightly
New homes sales improved slightly in October, led by an increase in sales of detached houses, a survey shows.The HIA Jeld Wen new home sales report shows new home sales increased by 2.4 per cent in October while detached home sales increased
UK Oct Mortgage Approvals Fall; M4 At Record Low On Yr - BOE
Mortgage approvals fell in October and broad money growth hit a record low on the year, according to the latest Bank of England data.
In-House Assistance Plans for Foreclosure Prevention
Do you know about the Bank of America Mortgage Modifications? Are you surprised by the shocking loan modification programs? The rates have changed considerably and in a Shocking manner! The Federal Reserve has tried to control the increasing chan
Growing number of Oregonians face losing their homes
Foreclosures are more than a personal tragedy. They have helped destabilize the entire housing market, one of the bulwarks of the U.S. economy. Though the national economy is slowly limping toward recovery, housing values continue to decline in O
The dollar continues its rise
The dollar resumed its rally against majors with the improvement seen in the United States after the better-than-estimated jobless claims and housing data released this week and rising tension between South and North Korea.
House prices show how wealth is shifting from West to East
House prices in America, Europe and Asia show how economic power is shifting from West to East, according to international estate agents. But, wherever you are, high-priced properties are likely to do best because the global credit crunch has not
Euro pares gains after U.S. economic data
The euro pared gains against the dollar after U.S. economic data showed sales of new homes slipped in October.


