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Real Estate Wealth Protection Through Short Sales


Is a sharp correction in store for the real estate market?Fannie Mae, the largest buyer of mortgages in the US, is worried. They recently warned that the probability of a housing bust has risen sharply in certain parts of the country.

Las Vegas Real Estate - Luxury Properties


Las Vegas is known for it's over the top hotels and casinos, larger than life celebrities and jaw dropping shows.Over the past couple of years the Real Estate Market has taken center stage breaking national sales records in 2003 and 2004 with record appreciation rates as high as 52%.

Types Of Real Estate - An Investors Choice


There are different types of real estate, and different ways to invest in them. Which way is best is for you to decide, according to your particular needs.

Industrial Income Property Financing: Part 3 of 3


Financial ConcernsOf the three types of income property, industrial property requires the greatest degree of technical expertise and experience. Likewise, financing the acquisition of an industrial income property can be, at best, very risky without adequate planning and know-how.

Advantages and Disadvantages to Selling a House on Your Own


As with any business transaction, there are pros and cons to selling your own home. Many people are intimidated by the whole process, but if you know what you are up against, and if you are aware of what needs to be done, you will be more effective at selling on your own, or you will be better at making sure your agent does what you prefer.

Real Estate for Beginners: Residential Property Taxes


Whenever you own a piece of land, you will be taxed for it. Whether it is commercial property or residential property, there is still a tax to pay, whether it is for a village, town, city, county, or state.

Researching Property for Real Estate Investing


Much is being said lately about investments. There are many investments that one could make: stocks, notes, gold, retirement plans, etc.

Choosing a Realtor


Purchasing a property, either as an investor or as a prospective homeowner can be one of the most exhilarating and frightening experiences of your life. In both situations it is imperative that you find just the right property at the right price.

Choosing a Reputable Real Estate Appraiser


When you are considering purchasing a property; either for investment or personal use you will need to hire a real estate appraiser. If you are financing the purchase through your credit union or another financial institution will most likely be required to hire a real estate appraiser to perform an appraisal on the property.

The Real Estate Bubble-When Will it Burst?


More and more individuals are realizing that real estate is much safer, and a better return on investment than many traditional investment vehicles. Unlike stocks or bonds, real estate investments can usually be liquidated in order for the investor to access funds in far less time.

Planning for Real Estate with Estate Planning


One of the most important considerations you will need to make in regards to your real estate holdings and your estate includes tax planning. If not handled properly, your estate could end up getting hit with significant losses due to taxes after your demise.

Spain Excellent Choice for British SIPP Investors


Second homes in favourite holiday destinations such as Spain are likely to be top of the shopping list when the pension rules change April 6th 2006, allowing individuals to invest in residential property through Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs).Research shows that Spain's mature market makes an excellent choice for SIPP investors, with capital growth still high and forecast to grow at 10% a year for the next five years at least.

Refinance Rental Property - Dont Sell It


You own a rental property for years, and never see the "big pay-off." Is it time to cash in on your investment, now that you've paid down the mortgage, and values are up? Maybe not.

Rental Properties: 10 Ways To Increase Income


What if you want better cash flow from your rental properties? You can't just raise the rents arbitrarily. If tenants leave, income goes down, not up.

How To Get More Money For Your House


If you are thinking about selling your house, you should take a serious look at your home through objective eyes. You're probably used to all the little quirky things that need a bit of fixing up and don't look quite right, but to a prospective buyer, these things can be a real turn off.

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Banks sound but economy to take time: Paulson (Reuters)
Reuters - The U.S. economy needs months to recover from its slowdown, but the banking system remains sound despite a home mortgage crisis that could cause more problems, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said.
Paulson `Very Optimistic' on Freddie, Fannie Rescue (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg - July 20 (Bloomberg) -- Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson predicted the Bush administration will prevail in its effort to convince Congress to pass legislation that would allow the government to rescue Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Economy needs months to recover: Paulson (Reuters)

Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson testifies before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 15, 2008. REUTERS/Larry DowningReuters - The U.S. economy will need months to recover from a growth slowdown caused by a home mortgage crisis, turmoil in financial markets and high energy prices, Treasure Secretary Henry Paulson said on Sunday.



Paulson Says `Very Optimistic' Freddie, Fannie Plan Will Pass (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg - July 20 (Bloomberg) -- Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson predicted the Bush administration will prevail in its effort to convince Congress to pass legislation that would allow the government to rescue Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Freddie Mac takes step toward issuing stock (AP)

Graphic fact file on US housing finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which were put under Federal Reserve oversight and given bigger credit lines. A newly revived Wall Street faces a fresh test of momentum in the coming week with a wave of corporate results that may indicate whether the latest rebound is for real.(AFP Graphic/Martin Megino/Gal/Js)AP - Mortgage financier Freddie Mac took a step toward issuing common and preferred stock to help bolster its balance sheet Friday when the Securities and Exchange Commission accepted its registration statement filed earlier in the day.



Fannie, Freddie Need Overhaul, McCain Adviser Says (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg - July 18 (Bloomberg) -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac need a new structure and shouldn't remain private if they receive capital from the government, said John McCain's leading economic adviser, while Obama's top economist urged quick action on a Treasury plan to shore up the companies.
Freddie Mac files with SEC, first step to capital (Reuters)

The Freddie Mac headquarters is seen on July 14 in McLean, Virginia. Troubled mortgage finance giant Freddie Mac announced plans Friday to raise 5.5 billion dollars through a new share offering as it registered with stock market regulators.(AFP/File/Paul J. Richards)Reuters - Freddie Mac won approval from regulators on Friday to sell the stock needed to overcome mounting losses, and the Wall Street Journal said the mortgage finance company may seek $10 billion.



Fed's Stern supports early rate hikes: Bloomberg (Reuters)
Reuters - The Federal Reserve can not wait until financial and housing markets stabilize before raising interest rates, Minneapolis Fed President Gary Stern said in an interview with Bloomberg on Friday.
Web sites give voyeurs view of neighborhood safety (AP)

Associated Press writer Alex Veiga is photographed in Los Angeles, June 19, 2008, for his real estate column. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)AP - I have no reason to feel unsafe in my neighborhood, but I appear to be surrounded by dozens of people convicted of everything from theft and sex crimes to public drunkenness and speeding.



Freddie Mac to raise 5.5 billion dlrs in share offering (AFP)

The Freddie Mac headquarters is seen on July 14 in McLean, Virginia. Troubled mortgage finance giant Freddie Mac announced plans Friday to raise 5.5 billion dollars through a new share offering as it registered with stock market regulators.(AFP/File/Paul J. Richards)AFP - Troubled mortgage finance giant Freddie Mac announced plans Friday to raise 5.5 billion dollars through a new share offering as it registered with stock market regulators.



Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac shares jump again (Reuters)

Graphic fact file on US housing finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which were put under Federal Reserve oversight and given bigger credit lines. A newly revived Wall Street faces a fresh test of momentum in the coming week with a wave of corporate results that may indicate whether the latest rebound is for real.(AFP Graphic/Martin Megino/Gal/Js)Reuters - Investors snapped up shares of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae for a second day on Thursday after Freddie pulled off its second successful debt sale following Sunday's announcement of a U.S. rescue plan for the two housing finance companies.



US mortgage giant Freddie Mac weighs share offer (AFP)

The Freddie Mac headquarters is seen on July 14 in McLean, Virginia. US mortgage giant Freddie Mac may attempt to raise capital by selling up to 10 billion dollars in new shares after its stock rebounded this week, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.(AFP/Paul J. Richards)AFP - US mortgage giant Freddie Mac may attempt to raise capital by selling up to 10 billion dollars in new shares after its stock rebounded this week, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.



Freddie Mac mulling $10 billion share offer: report (Reuters)
Reuters - Mortgage giant Freddie Mac is considering raising capital by selling as much as $10 billion in new shares to investors, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Freddie to adjust mortgage-purchase threshold (Reuters)
Reuters - Freddie Mac expects to purchase mortgages with significantly higher unpaid principal balances, the U.S. mortgage finance company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday.
Lawmakers Want Fannie-Freddie Aid Tied to Debt Limit (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg - July 18 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic lawmakers sought to put a constraint on the Treasury's request for unlimited power to buy and lend to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a step that didn't temper Secretary Henry Paulson's optimism about a deal.
Fannie, Freddie Cut Lobbying Budget, Rely on Allies in Congress (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg - July 18 (Bloomberg) -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, for years among the most formidable lobbying forces in corporate America, have seen their political influence decline along with their financial fortunes.
Big Merrill Loss Ends Banks' Bright Day On Glum Note (Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - Financial stocks pushed higher for a second straight session Thursday on better-than-expected earnings from JPMorgan Chase and positive news on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac .
Fannie Mae's Mudd: won't tap new credit line (Reuters)
Reuters - The chief executive officer of mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae , Daniel Mudd, said on Thursday the company was unlikely to tap emergency credit measures that have been proposed for it by the U.S. Treasury Department.
Economy - Thursday (Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - Home loan rates fell over the last week as Treasury yields fell sharply amid financial woes and views that the Fed won't hike rates this year. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.26% for the week ended July 17 from 6.37% a week earlier, Freddie Mac said. The 15-year fixed-rate fell 13 basis points to 5.78% this week. The 5-year Treasury-indexed adjustable-rate mortgage edged down to 5.8%, while the 1-year ARM fell 7 ticks to 5.10%. Treasury yields have picked up in the last few days.
Govt OK sought for top pay at mortgage giants (AP)

This May 2, 2007 file photo shows the Fannie Mae building in Washington. For years, mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac tenaciously worked to nurture, and then protect, their financial empires by invoking the political sacred cow of homeownership and fielding an army of lobbyists, power brokers and political contributors. Now, new attention is being focused on the bruised mortgage companies as the Bush administration presses its rescue plan to Congress. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)AP - Congress wants to require executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to have their pay packages approved by the government as part of a bill to throw a federal lifeline to the mortgage giants.


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