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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Spring Cleaning How To?s for Your Chicago Home
It’s safe to say that no one really enjoys spring cleaning?not really. Still, after you’ve lived in the same place for a considerable time, a routine deep clean of your Chicago home becomes quite necessary. But don’t think of it as a mundane chore; spring is an opportunity for you to freshen up your home, de-clutter and redefine your space and have it sparkling before summer evenings of entertainment begin. When you’re finally ready to break out the Mop ‘n [...]
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Hits New Record Low For Second Consecutive Week
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages fell this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace at 3.59 percent, down from 3.65 [...]
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Review Your Lender for a Chance to Win an iPad
If you?d like to share your experience with your lender and get a chance to win a brand new iPad, submit a review for a lender in Zillow?s directory.
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UPDATE 1-US House panel votes to give New York bank a break
* Supporters - new rule not meant to apply to bank this size 
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Featured Chicago Open House Listings for Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20
From bungalows and townhomes to condos and lofts, there is countless variety to explore when searching Chicago homes for sale. Let Dream Town Realty offer you a little direction this weekend ? come visit one of our featured open houses and we’ll help you navigate home. We’ll be showcasing Victorian-inspired rehabbed condos in Roscoe Village, Lakeview and Logan Square, and a stunning modern condo in downtown Evanston. And if you’re thinking more about a single-family home, visit our beautifully-updated bungalow [...]
JetBlue gets nod to expand JFK Terminal 5
May 31 (Reuters) - JetBlue Airways received
approval from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's
Board of Commissioners to expand a terminal at New York's JFK
airport. 
approval from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's
Board of Commissioners to expand a terminal at New York's JFK
airport.
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/news/usmarkets/~3/nrJqpHC56LU/jetblue-jfk-idUSL4E8GVA9F20120531
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Market is finally reacting to record-low mortgage rates
With mortgage rates holding at record lows, it seems the real estate market is finally taking notice. In fact, the National Association of Realtors said the housing recovery is finally underway (d�j� vu anyone?).
Recent reports on home sales, home loan applications and mortgage rates all seem to back up the NAR?s statement?even if we?ve heard [...]
Recent reports on home sales, home loan applications and mortgage rates all seem to back up the NAR?s statement?even if we?ve heard [...]
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BRIEF-Moody's affirms one class of Eirles Two Limited Series 194
* Moody's affirms One Class of Eirles Two Limited Series 194 
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/financialsNews/~3/WpkUeOEc7Ns/idUSWLB064220120531
Housing Market Remains Weak
Last week, I reported that mortgage rates have declined to another record low. Unfortunately for the housing market, the resulting uptick in mortgage activity was dominated by refinancings, and there is little evidence that low rates are spurring new borrowers. This is confirmed by the updated S&P Case Shiller Index, which shows that while prices [...]
Source: http://news.mortgagecalculator.org/housing-market-remains-weak/
Appraisals Continue to Affect Closings
As if obtaining a mortgage loan wasn’t difficult enough, it turns out there was one more obstacle which has to be overcome: the appraisal. Thanks to new federal regulations, appraisals have now become a nail-biting experience. The best advice for both buyers and sellers is to avoid obtaining one altogether. Unfortunately, all lenders will stipulate [...]
Source: http://news.mortgagecalculator.org/appraisals-continue-to-affect-closings/
Belgravia Broker Luncheon at 600 N. Lake Shore Drive 5.1.12
Belgravia hosted a catered lunch for brokers at 600 N. Lake Shore Drive, where they shared the best and final deals on their remaining homes.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
A Tale of Two Listings. Mobile Matters.
Imagine this scenario … A home buyer is driving around a neighborhood, scoping out potential homes. (Not so hard to imagine, is it?) They stop by [...]
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News Affecting Mortgage Interest Rates 01/24/11
On Tuesday this week, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will be holding their first meeting and will adjourned on Wednesday at 2:15ET. At that time,�Bernanke and Company (FOMC)�will release their first meeting results which�will be scrutinized word for word by the traders. The�traders will be looking for to see if� and when the FOMC [...]
Source: http://www.homemortgagenewsblog.net/news-affecting-mortgage-interest-rates-012411.html
First Time Homebuyers Should Know the Pleasure and Peril of Co-Signing
While this market may be one of the best we?ve ever seen as far as incredibly low interest rates and a wide variety of foreclosures on market, the requirements for mortgages are still very tough. This can be especially hard for first time homebuyers with shorter credit histories, but the Equifax Finance Blog has an [...]
Home Values Rise Again in April
Despite yesterday’s report showing nearly one-third of homeowners with mortgages are underwater, it’s not all bad news in the housing market. Home values rose for the [...]
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Don?t Buy The Best House on the Block
As the real estate market starts to heat up again in some markets, we sometimes forget what?s happened in the past. We get caught up in [...]
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DNR Electronic Permitting
Missouri Department of Natural Resources is seeking HBA members to test new electronic permitting system. To access testing website and set up an account, visit http://wwwtest2.dnr.mo.gov/modnrcag. Contact Rebecca Cripe at 573.526.1595 or Rebecca.Cripe@dnr.mo.gov with questions or to receive copy of user guide. DNR hopes new ePermitting site will launch in June. HBA staff contact: Emily [...]
Source: http://stlhba.hbablog.com/2012/05/25/dnr-electronic-permitting/
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Chicago Illinois Mortgage Rates Week in Review for the Week Ending 03/30/2012
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke helped put a brake on rising interest rates last week by talking about the jobs market and stating "we can’t be sure the recent pace of improvement can be sustained." In other words, he expects rate will remain low for a long time. This helped ease pressure on mortgage rates which [...]
Seattle?s Escala Condo Building Set Steamy Scenes for ?Fifty Shades of Grey?
Whether it’s scintillating or offensive may be a matter of personal opinion, but few can deny the incredible buzz surrounding the erotic novel “Fifty Shades of [...]
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Home prices rise but consumer confidence cools
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Home prices edged higher for the second month in a row in March as the housing recovery picked up traction, while gains in some of the hardest hit areas suggested the improvement... 
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/news/wealth/~3/MUgGhVZ26N8/us-usa-economy-idUSBRE84M1G420120530
Chicago Illinois Mortgage Rates Week in Review for the Week Ending 03/23/2012
Mortgage rates have moved up over the last few weeks as fear of collapse in Europe has made way for optimism for an improved economy here. Mortgage rates have been in a narrow range near all time lows for most of the last seven months. With the fear of an implosion in Greece off the [...]
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Additional Foreclosure Protections for Military Members and Spouses Proposed in Senate
I’m a little late to the party on this one, but it seems worth mentioning in light of the recent Memorial Day holiday that Congress is considering a bill that would provide additional mortgage protections to service-members and their spouses. �The bill is known as the Servicemembers Housing Protection Act, and it is sponsored by [...]
Home prices rise but consumer confidence cools
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Home prices edged higher for the second month in a row in March as the housing recovery picked up traction, while gains in some of the hardest hit areas suggested the improvement...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/news/wealth/~3/MUgGhVZ26N8/us-usa-economy-idUSBRE84M1G420120530
3 Reasons Why You Might Not Get Freddie Mac?s 3.79% Mortgage Rate
Freddie Mac says the 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate is 3.79% nationwide. Here are 3 reasons why few people actually get that rate.
Click for the complete post : 3 Reasons Why You Might Not Get Freddie Mac’s 3.79% Mortgage Rate.
Mortgage Rates : Real-Time MBS Pricing, May 24, 2012
Real-time mortgage market updates for May 24, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.
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Mortgage Rates : Real-Time MBS Pricing, May 29, 2012
Real-time mortgage market updates for May 29, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.
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Make Your Home Search Easier with These Great Tech Tools
The process of home buying is an exciting, emotional and exhausting adventure. Thanks to technology, we have access to a plethora of information and amazing tools for personalizing the home search experience. But even with the search criteria narrowed down, information overload is likely. That?s why there are also great tech tools to help organize...
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Source: http://www.floridamortgageblogger.com/2012/05/22/home-search-tech-tools/
State reviewing Dartmouth conflict of interest claim
May 29 (Reuters) - The New Hampshire Attorney General's
office said o n T uesday it is reviewing allegations of
mismanagement and conflicts of interest at Dartmouth College's
$3.4 billion endowment. 
office said o n T uesday it is reviewing allegations of
mismanagement and conflicts of interest at Dartmouth College's
$3.4 billion endowment.
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/news/usmarkets/~3/gAujZ8JWfkc/dartmouth-endowment-idUSL1E8GT9CS20120529
What Do You Do If a Tenant Refuses to Vacate?
It’s just part of the rental business: Many types of situations arise that can cause a tenant to refuse to vacate your property. As with all [...]
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Residential Science Hosts Free Energy Code Forum
Minnesota-based Residential Science will host a free question-and-answer session regarding the Illinois New Energy Code at Naperville’s City Gate Grill Wednesday, May 23 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Nicor Gas and Commonwealth Edison Electric, the forum aims to inform home builders about the new energy code and answer questions regarding their concerns.
The session will be held at City Gate Grill’s lower level.
Sponsored by Nicor Gas and Commonwealth Edison Electric, the forum aims to inform home builders about the new energy code and answer questions regarding their concerns.
The session will be held at City Gate Grill’s lower level.
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Interview with Dr. Housing Bubble: ?You shouldn?t take on a mortgage that is 3 times your annual household income.?
Today we bring you an interview with Dr. Housing Bubble, whose blog promises to take a critical look at the policies that have created one of the largest asset bubbles ever known to mankind and whose mission is to�provide a candid account of what is going on in today?s housing market. Below, Dr. Housing Bubble [...]
Zillow?s Mobile Real Estate Apps Help Sell Homes & Generate Business to Agents
The Zillow Mobile App is one of the most popular real estate apps across every platform, including iPad, iPhone, Kindle Fire, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Phone and [...]
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Marubeni says to buy Gavilon for $3.6 bln
TOKYO, May 29 (Reuters) - Marubeni Corp, Japan's
fifth-biggest trading house, said on Tuesday it would buy 100
percent of U.S. grain merchant Gavilon Holdings LLC for $3.6
billion. 
fifth-biggest trading house, said on Tuesday it would buy 100
percent of U.S. grain merchant Gavilon Holdings LLC for $3.6
billion.
Monday, May 28, 2012
St. Louis County Scrap Metal Bill
Bill regulating resale of scrap metal introduced to St. Louis County Council. Bill initiated by St. Louis Association of Realtors, with HBA support, as means to help deter residential theft issues. Details will be provided as available. HBA staff contact: Emily Schwartze Post (SchwartzeE@hbastl.com).
Source: http://stlhba.hbablog.com/2012/05/24/st-louis-county-scrap-metal-bill/
Kelsey and Camille Grammer?s Beverly Hills Home on Market Again
The Grammers' former hideaway is back on the Beverly Glen market for $17.999 million.
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Fed's Dudley says for now, more easing not needed
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Further action by the Federal Reserve to stimulate the U.S. recovery is not warranted for now because current growth is making a dent in "slack" in the economy, including in the... 
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/news/economy/~3/A1QcdzSMnjU/us-fed-dudley-idUSBRE84N10L20120524
William Ryan Homes Custom Collection Puts Buyer in the Driver?s Seat
Since 1992, William Ryan Homes has stood apart from other home builders due to their focus not only on quality homes, but focusing on their customers on a personal level. We all have dreams about the kinds of homes we want to reside in. William Ryan Homes works closely with their home buyers to ensure [...]
Seven new ways to land that summer job
NEW YORK (Reuters) - While most kids are zoning out to Nickelodeon or playing video games on their parents' iPhones, 13-year-old Jack James is busy creating multiple revenue streams for himself. 
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/news/wealth/~3/Jh00rSbDpB8/us-jobs-summer-teens-idUSBRE84O0PR20120525
Mortgage Rates In Motion : Weekly MBS Prices At 5-Minute Intervals
Real-time mortgage market updates for May 25, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.
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What Will Tomorrow?s Market Look Like? A June 5 Panel Discussion at HBA
An awesome panel of speakers featuring Bill Emmons of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis will touch on topics like the general economy, employment trends, the new normal for business margins, risk taking in a recovering economy, cash flow options/challenges, production concerns, sales trends and more. HBA staff contact: Steve Loos (LoosS@hbastl.com). More event [...]
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Coldwell Banker Summit 4.26.12
Coldwell Banker agents and managers met to network and exchange best business and social media practices at the Coldwell Banker Summit in the Lincoln Park Plaza office.
The Summit was hosted by Business Coach Rich Rogala and was attended by more than 100 agents with event topics from branding to social media and photography to the latest Coldwell Banker tools.
The Summit was hosted by Business Coach Rich Rogala and was attended by more than 100 agents with event topics from branding to social media and photography to the latest Coldwell Banker tools.
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Lenders Not In A Lending Mood
One would think that the two punch combo of low home prices and record low mortgage rates would push the housing industry into the black. Yet a recovery is still a ways away. So what is a major hold up in keeping potential home buyers from purchasing properties? Credit scores. One of the main causes [...]
Source: http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/05/25/lenders-not-in-a-lending-mood/
Analysis: Greeks not alone in bank savings exodus
LONDON/ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek savers may be gripped by a "great fear that could develop into panic" in the words of President Karolos Papoulias, but many Greeks shifted their money to safer havens... 
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/news/wealth/~3/FipJm26HpK4/us-banks-deposits-idUSBRE84O0L520120525
Analysis: Greeks not alone in bank savings exodus
LONDON/ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek savers may be gripped by a "great fear that could develop into panic" in the words of President Karolos Papoulias, but many Greeks shifted their money to safer havens...
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/news/wealth/~3/FipJm26HpK4/us-banks-deposits-idUSBRE84O0L520120525
EM bankers champion bond buybacks
LONDON, May 28(IFR) - Emerging market bankers say that
borrowers should start considering buybacks as a way to boost
their flagging bond prices, though few clients have bitten yet. 
borrowers should start considering buybacks as a way to boost
their flagging bond prices, though few clients have bitten yet.
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