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With the Obama administration pushing for cap-and-trade legislation, former Clinton and Obama adviser Franklin Raines has positioned the government-sponsored mortgage giant Fannie Mae to make millions by selling carbon credits from American homes.  http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=171457 excerpt by - B...

"But I don't expect a catastrophic drop. To a great extent, prices and mortgage rates are now governed by the authorities -- Fed, government, etc. This used to be called a "socialist" model. I really don't see how 30-year mortgage rates can stay at 5 percent, but there they are. 96 percent of all...

Oh, you guys or going to love this article.... http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/la-fi-lew-20100620,0,7203198.story

Well...  Looks like Fannie and Freddie are being kept out of any finance bills prior to the mid term elections for good reason.  These to dogs are bringing down the house, so to speak. Over 2010 Q1 Fannie and Freddie were taking possession of a foreclosed home every 90 seconds.  Yup, you heard me...

NEW YORK -- Government-sponsored mortgage purchasers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plan to delist their shares from the New York Stock Exchange after their stocks had trouble meeting listing requirements. Shares of both companies tumbled. Fannie Mae shares dropped 42 cents, or 46 percent to 50 cents...

Here's an excellent website that many home inspectors use to track down those tough to find issues regarding construction, defects, litigation, class action and or normal repair issues regarding residential structures. http://inspectapedia.com/

Home Inspection or Appraisal: What's the Difference?   ASHI Sets the Record Straight for Homeowners and Buyers A home inspection is not the same as an appraisal What's covered in a home inspection report   Inspections can save time and money whether moving or staying  Des Plaines, Ill. (May 18, 2...

Great info Steve.  they're always coming up with more and more features.  Activerain Rocks!Since it's not on my own blogs, I hadn't really noticed it until tonight. Not sure how long it's been available, but I think it's recent. Remember how we used to "flag" a post with the red flag icon at the ...

Check out the section on the new 3.8% home sales tax built into "Castro Care". That's $7,600.00 tax on a $200,000.00 home sale. Where I live in Orange County, CA median sales price is about $500K with a sales tax of $18,000.00 per transaction. Yikes! http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/mar/28/h...

We are a very "progressive" state here in California.  We're ahead of the curve in most industries.  In keeping with that tradition we've devised a new buyers program that requires no down payment, no income, no credit check and has an immediate positive cash flow benefit.  Who says crime doesn't...