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November 1, 2010 at 10am to December 12, 2010 at 8pm – Any Sleep Train location The joy and excitement of a child opening a gift can easily fill a room. But for California’s 80,000 foster children, Christmas can be a challenging time. In an effort to make sure every child enjoys… Organized by Revolution | Type: community, fundraiser
November 11, 2010 at 6pm to December 5, 2010 at 7pm – On-Line Let me start by saying that I am you. I am not an athlete by any means, nor do I ever plan to become one. I do, however, value my family and will do anything to ensure that my family is safe, as woul… Organized by T.J. Trevino | Type: fundraiser
The Wall Street Journal
Over 50 percent of Americans expect home prices to rise
More than half of Americans now expect the country’s home prices to climb within the next year, illustrating a growing optimism toward the health of the housing industry, according to new data from Fannie Mae. Read the full story.
Los Angeles Times
Some homes are slow to sell even in the hottest markets
With full-fledged sellers’ markets underway in dozens of metropolitan areas around the country, new research has found curious statistical patterns emerging: Even in cities where listings get multiple offers within days or hours, significant numbers of homes are sitting on the market for six months, 12 months, or more with no takers. Among the reasons: Mispricing, excessive restrictions on access to buyers and agents, failure to clean or make repairs, and a variety of other marketing bungles. Read the full story.
The Wall Street Journal
Principal forgiveness could reduce costs for taxpayers
Allowing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to reduce loan balances for borrowers who owe more than their homes are worth could ultimately reduce mortgage defaults and save the government money, according to a report by the Congressional Budget Office. Read the full story.
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