Clooney's only famous relative. You can add a certain Civil War
American president to the Oscar-winning actor's family tree.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
George Clooney is distant cousin of Abraham Lincoln
LOS ANGELES, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Aunt Rosemary was not George
Clooney's only famous relative. You can add a certain Civil War
American president to the Oscar-winning actor's family tree. 
Clooney's only famous relative. You can add a certain Civil War
American president to the Oscar-winning actor's family tree.
Fulton Grace Realty Grand Opening Party ? 10.11.12
Fulton Grace Realty Grand Opening Party – 10.11.12 was originally published on Chicago Agent Magazine, the leading source for news and perspective for real estate professionals in the Chicagoland area.
Fulton Grace Realty hosted a grand opening at its new office on 2901 North Halsted Street on Oct. 11. Drinks and appetizers from one of Chicago’s best BBQ restaurants were provided, and invitees were encouraged to bring guests to mingle, network and learn more about the Fulton Grace brokerage.
Fulton Grace Realty Grand Opening Party – 10.11.12 was originally published on Chicago Agent Magazine - For the well-informed real estate professional, the leading source for news and perspective for real estate professionals in the Chicagoland area.
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Featured Chicago Open House Listings: October 21
Chicago is riddled with beautiful, historic architecture that echoes its rich and colorful past. From single-family homes and condominiums to commercial buildings and neighborhood districts, our city boasts 332 locations on the National Register of Historic Places, including houses designed by architectural giants like Frank Lloyd Wright. This weekend, Dream Town Realty invites you to visit yet another historic home, built in the 19th century and now lovingly restored to its original grandeur. Stop into the beautiful row home in [...]
Signs My Home Will Close On Time
A seller put his Phoenix Arizona home on the market to move out of state. A buyer viewed the home and found it to be perfect for their growing family. The buyer and seller negotiated a contract for the sale of the home. The buyer completed inspections and found few repairs. The seller boxed up [...]
Source: http://www.ThompsonGroupAZ.com/signs-my-home-will-close-on-time/
Foreclosure Numbers Take Massive Tumble
A majority of the largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. recently received good news on the mortgage front, as foreclosures ...
Power outage hits Knight Capital, cuts off trading
(Reuters) - A failed backup power generator has forced Knight Capital Group to tell clients to route all stock orders away from the brokerage on Wednesday, as the effects of Sandy, the massive storm... 
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/news/wealth/~3/5Rw9qrmd_WA/us-storm-sandy-knight-idUSBRE89U18420121031
U.S. poised to hit debt limit before 2013
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration said on Wednesday that the nation would hit the legal limit on its debt near the year's end, although it can tap emergency measures to stave off a... 
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/news/wealth/~3/fayezNFmpoU/us-usa-debt-idUSBRE89U0RH20121031
Homebuilders need more land as housing recovery continues
While the U.S. housing industry continues to stay positive, obstacles remain in the wake of the next decade, according to Moody?s Investors Service analysts. In regards to land, companies that turned down inventories quickly and proficiently during the housing bust performed better through the crisis. Many of those must now replenish their supplies to handle [...]
Source: http://stlhba.hbablog.com/2012/10/29/homebuilders-need-more-land-as-housing-recovery-continues/
Hackers Gain Access to Barnes and Noble Customer Data
Consumers who shopped at one of the best-known bookstores in the nation over the last several months may want to ...
Personal Income increased 0.4% in September, Spending increased 0.8%
The BEA released the Personal� Income and Outlaysreport for September: Personal income increased $48.1 billion, or 0.4 percent … in� September, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Personal consumption� expenditures (PCE) increased $87.9 billion, or 0.8 percent. Read more here.
Ghoulish Reasons to Buy a House Right Now
Halloween is just upon us ? and it’s that time of year that prompts many of us to start thinking about ghouls and goblins, witches and Jack-o-lanterns, and of course ? haunted houses. But, right now is also a GREAT time to think about houses that aren?t haunted ? ones that are more hospitable and [...]
Source: http://www.ThompsonGroupAZ.com/ghoulish-reasons-to-buy-a-house-right-now/
Gozde, Koc, Malaysian UEM to bid in roads tender
ISTANBUL, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Turkey's Gozde Girisim,
conglomerate Koc Holding and Malaysia's UEM Group
Berhad have reached an agreement to bid in a highways and
bridges tender in Turkey, Gozde said in a statement on
Wednesday. 
conglomerate Koc Holding and Malaysia's UEM Group
Berhad have reached an agreement to bid in a highways and
bridges tender in Turkey, Gozde said in a statement on
Wednesday.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Summer Engineering Interns ? Thank You!
At Zillow, we don?t have our engineering interns working on side projects and tools that no one cares about. Our interns work on projects that are very important to our business and consumer experience.
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Chicago Illinois Mortgage Rates Week in Review for the Week Ending 09/14/2012
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke donned his Superman cape again this week, and announced a new wave of quantitative easing that goes well beyond the two previous attempts. This program is designed to boost a sluggish economy by injecting a huge wave of money directly at the housing market, to lower mortgage rates and spur growth. [...]
Before Moving, Check Your New Cost Of Living Estimates
Before moving to a new state, or even long distances intra-state, check your new home town's Cost of Living. It will help you plan a better housing budget.
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The Ultimate Guide to Solving Your Medical Bill Problems
If you think you’re immune to damage from a collection account on your credit report because you pay your bill ...
Before Moving, Check Your New Cost Of Living Estimates
Before moving to a new state, or even long distances intra-state, check your new home town's Cost of Living. It will help you plan a better housing budget.
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Current Mortgage Rates for Friday, July 20, 2012
Another week draws to a close with mortgage rates sitting right around record lows. �Stocks are selling off in early trading at least in part due to ongoing concerns over Europe. �There is no economic data scheduled today and we should see downward pressure on rates, but I doubt that we will see significant changes [...]
HARP 2 : States Get Help From Unlimited Loan-To-Value Rule
The HARP 2 program is one year old. Homeowners are getting a boost from the program's newest unlimited loan-to-value (LTV) clause.
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Obama cancels third campaigning day to oversee storm response
WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama
will stay in Washington on Wednesday to oversee the response to
Hurricane Sandy, canceling another day of campaigning roughly a
week before... 
will stay in Washington on Wednesday to oversee the response to
Hurricane Sandy, canceling another day of campaigning roughly a
week before...
Existing Home Sales Report : Homes Selling 31% Faster
Homes are selling 31% faster as compared to last year and prices are rising in many U.S. markets. The 2013 housing market will favor sellers over buyers.
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Want to increase your net profit? Control those costs!
My grandfather once taught me ?a penny saved is a penny earned.? Nowhere is that more true than in the sale of a home, probably due to the number of pennies involved in the transaction. With sales price being such an important factor for a seller, few stop to think about ways to minimize the [...]
Source: http://www.ThompsonGroupAZ.com/increase-your-net-profit-control-those-costs/
Hurricane set to slash fuel demand in Northeast US: Kemp
LONDON (Reuters) - As the Northeast United States locks down in the path of Hurricane Sandy, the freakishly large tropical storm careening in from the Atlantic, the main impact is likely to be on... 
When will your home equity return?
While many American homeowners continue to ask themselves that question every day, others stopped worrying and walked away from homes they declared financially unsalvageable.
But if you?re among the majority of homeowners who have stayed in your house because it?s your home (not an investment), you certainly want an accurate idea of when your equity might [...]
But if you?re among the majority of homeowners who have stayed in your house because it?s your home (not an investment), you certainly want an accurate idea of when your equity might [...]
Monday, October 29, 2012
Ghoulish Reasons to Buy a House Right Now
Halloween is just upon us ? and it’s that time of year that prompts many of us to start thinking about ghouls and goblins, witches and Jack-o-lanterns, and of course ? haunted houses. But, right now is also a GREAT time to think about houses that aren?t haunted ? ones that are more hospitable and [...]
Source: http://www.ThompsonGroupAZ.com/ghoulish-reasons-to-buy-a-house-right-now/
Constellation shuts Nine Mile One nuclear reactor-NRC
NEW YORK, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Constellation Nuclear Energy
Group's 630-MW Nine Mile One nuclear power reactor in upstate
New York shut on Monday due to a problem putting power onto the
grid, a... 
Group's 630-MW Nine Mile One nuclear power reactor in upstate
New York shut on Monday due to a problem putting power onto the
grid, a...
Homeowners, Students Facing Similar Loan Headaches
Many Credit.com readers know all about getting the runaround from their student loan servicers. One reader, William, is trying to ...
Fifth Third Mortgage?s HAMP Conversion Exceeds National Average
Fifth Third Mortgage’s HAMP Conversion Exceeds National Average was originally published on Chicago Agent Magazine, the leading source for news and perspective for real estate professionals in the Chicagoland area.
Fifth Third Mortgage Company, a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank, and the 13th largest originator in the country (Inside Mortgage Finance, Second Quarter 2012) continues to outpace the industry in permanent modifications in the government’s Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). This is the second consecutive year Fifth Mortgage Company has exceeded the national average. Majority of HAMP Trial Plans Converted Of the mortgage company’s portfolio eligible for HAMP consideration, approximately 82 percent of trial plans have been converted to permanent modifications. According to U.S. Treasury data released through June 2012, that percentage ...
Fifth Third Mortgage’s HAMP Conversion Exceeds National Average was originally published on Chicago Agent Magazine - For the well-informed real estate professional, the leading source for news and perspective for real estate professionals in the Chicagoland area.
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Consumers drive growth as businesses hold back
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Economic growth accelerated in the third quarter as a last minute spurt in consumer spending and a surprise turnaround in government outlays offset the first cutback in... 
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/news/wealth/~3/VLvWD10HFXE/us-economy-gdp-idUSBRE89P0L520121027
225 W. Wacker Building Up for Sale
The 31-story office building at 225. W. Wacker will be going up for sale. Kaplan Higher Education, one of the largest tenants of the building, is moving out. The loss of Kaplan is what prompted the owner of 224 W. Wacker to put the building on the market. Many downtown Chicago real estate deals have [...]
Source: http://www.chicagolandrealestateforum.com/2012/10/28/225-w-wacker-building-up-for-sale/
Many Real Estate in Chicago Renters Need a Rent ?Reality Check?
Apartment hunting, especially if you aren’t familiar with a brand new city can come with a series of frustrations. According to Apartments.com, there is a large gap between actual costs of apartments in major cities and how much new residents think rent will cost. But, one way that your hunt for the perfect real estate [...]
Want to increase your net profit? Control those costs!
My grandfather once taught me ?a penny saved is a penny earned.? Nowhere is that more true than in the sale of a home, probably due to the number of pennies involved in the transaction. With sales price being such an important factor for a seller, few stop to think about ways to minimize the [...]
Source: http://www.ThompsonGroupAZ.com/increase-your-net-profit-control-those-costs/
5 Ways to Stop Robocalls Now
Would you like to know how to stop robocalls; those annoying automated phone calls that interrupt you at home or ...
Insurer Direct Line to cut 70 management jobs
LONDON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Direct Line Group, the
British motor and home insurer spun out of Royal Bank of
Scotland, is to shed 70 senior roles under a
previously-announced plan to take out 100... 
British motor and home insurer spun out of Royal Bank of
Scotland, is to shed 70 senior roles under a
previously-announced plan to take out 100...
Making Your Next Move Easier on the Kids
Chances are, there will be tears along the way, but these tips may help ease the shock and make the experience a positive one for the whole gang.
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13 Creative No-Carve Pumpkins
Boost your fall decor with a creative DIY pumpkin ? no knives or scoopers required.
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
Mortgage Rates Respond To October 2012 FOMC Statement
The Federal Reserve pledged to keep QE3 in place after its October 2012 meeting. Mortgage rates are slightly improved.
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Fannie/Freddie Raise Mortgage Fees
Beginning on April 1, Fannie Mae follow in Freddie Mac’s footsteps and formally raise the fees that they charge lenders, which will almost certainly pass these fees on to borrowers. The bottom line is that for virtually all borrowers, obtaining a mortgage is set to become significantly more expensive. As mentioned earlier, Fannie/Freddie are currently [...]
Source: http://news.mortgagecalculator.org/fanniefreddie-raise-mortgage-fees/
Pricing My Home Right
Pricing a home correctly is defined as pricing a home in a price range of comparable Phoenix Arizona Homes sold in the last 3 to 6 months. A home priced more than 5% under the lowest sale may be considered under priced. A home priced more than 5% above the highest sale would be considered [...]
Source: http://www.ThompsonGroupAZ.com/pricing-my-home-right/
Chicago Illinois Mortgage Rates Week in Review for the Week Ending 07/20/2012
With more evidence that the economy is slowing, Europe is still not fixed and the Chinese economy is also downshifting, mortgage rates are again dropping to all time lows. Fear is again in the air, and money flows away from anything considered risky, which benefits first US treasury bonds, and then mortgage backed securities which [...]
Featured Chicago Open House Listings: October 7
Chicago neighborhoods boast a beautiful and eclectic collection of homes, townhouses and condos, and this weekend, Dream Town Realty is highlighting the best of two different worlds. During our featured open houses, we’re showing a bungalow-style two-flat that proves you can enjoy life in the city without forfeiting a spacious suburban feel. We’re also showing an incredible contemporary condo that will make home entertainers swoon, with its high-end finishes, airy layout and private balcony. The perfect Chicago home is waiting [...]
13 Creative No-Carve Pumpkins
Boost your fall decor with a creative DIY pumpkin ? no knives or scoopers required.
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Lawler: Home Builders: On Balance, Strong Results
From economist Tom Lawler: Several publicly-traded home builders posted� results for the quarter ended September 30th this week, and the general theme� was strong net orders, slightly lower cancellation rates,� higher margins/lower concessions, and higher home sales prices.� Below are some� summary stats. Read more here.
Source: http://stlhba.hbablog.com/2012/10/26/lawler-home-builders-on-balance-strong-results/
Linly Designs Giving Kitchen Facelifts in Time for the Holidays
What better gift for a Cook County new home than a refurnished kitchen? This fall, Linly Designs is offering a special “Kitchen Facelift” to their clients. In just four weeks and for just $5,500 (the rate for a 10-foot by 12-foot kitchen), Linly Designs will give you a brand new kitchen in time for this [...]
Swiss offer military bunkers as art storage answer
ZURICH/LONDON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - A metal door set into a
mountain in Switzerland offers a way out for fine art investors
forced to pay over the odds to insure their collections. 
mountain in Switzerland offers a way out for fine art investors
forced to pay over the odds to insure their collections.
Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/financialsNews/~3/3BDjIF0nlAU/art-bunker-idUSL6E8II9DK20121028
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/
Architecture Billings Index Rises at Fastest Rate Since 2010
Architecture Billings Index Rises at Fastest Rate Since 2010 was originally published on Chicago Agent Magazine, the leading source for news and perspective for real estate professionals in the Chicagoland area.
By Peter Ricci The Architecture Billings Index, a leading measure of growth in the commercial and multifamily sectors of real estate, grew at its fastest pace since 2010, rising from 50.2 in August to 51.6 in September. A measure of billing activity at the nation’s architectural firms, the Architecture Billings Index has been rising steadily throughout 2012, with the surging multifamily market leading the charge. Any measure more than 50 indicates an increased demand for architectural services. Architect’s Services in Increasing Demand In addition to the index-wide increases, the new projects inquiry index nudged ...
Architecture Billings Index Rises at Fastest Rate Since 2010 was originally published on Chicago Agent Magazine - For the well-informed real estate professional, the leading source for news and perspective for real estate professionals in the Chicagoland area.
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Adrienne Maloof?s Mansion Sells in a Month
?Real Housewives of Beverly Hills? star Adrienne Maloof's home hit the market in mid-September, and just about 30 days later, the home has secured a buyer.
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Saturday, October 27, 2012
When will your home equity return?
While many American homeowners continue to ask themselves that question every day, others stopped worrying and walked away from homes they declared financially unsalvageable.
But if you?re among the majority of homeowners who have stayed in your house because it?s your home (not an investment), you certainly want an accurate idea of when your equity might [...]
But if you?re among the majority of homeowners who have stayed in your house because it?s your home (not an investment), you certainly want an accurate idea of when your equity might [...]
HARP Mortgage Program On Pace To Reach 1 Million Households In 2012
The HARP refinance program is getting a boost from low mortgage rates and loose mortgage guidelines. 1 million homes will get help in 2012.
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Zillow Adds 1.8 Million Foreclosure Properties to Website
Zillow Adds 1.8 Million Foreclosure Properties to Website was originally published on Chicago Agent Magazine, the leading source for news and perspective for real estate professionals in the Chicagoland area.
By Peter Ricci Real estate syndication site Zillow is making headlines with its decision to list 1.8 million “pre-market inventory” foreclosure properties on its site, a decision that is simultaneously satisfying the data needs of potential homebuyers and riling up privacy advocates. Specifically, the site will list 1.5 million properties that have entered foreclosure proceedings, and 26,000 REO properties that are not listed for sale. Contact information for agents specializing in distressed properties will accompany the listings, and a new foreclosure center has also been created on Zillow’s site. The Benefits of Listing ...
Zillow Adds 1.8 Million Foreclosure Properties to Website was originally published on Chicago Agent Magazine - For the well-informed real estate professional, the leading source for news and perspective for real estate professionals in the Chicagoland area.
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Great Questions for My Loan Officer
Don’t be afraid to ask your lender questions! How long have you been doing home loans? How long have you been working for your company? How many of your loans did not close in the last year? Be sure to ask your lender to provide you a pre qualification form and not a pre approval. [...]
Source: http://www.ThompsonGroupAZ.com/great-questions-for-my-loan-officer/
WCR Luxury Market Breakfast Discussion ? 9.19.12
WCR Luxury Market Breakfast Discussion – 9.19.12 was originally published on Chicago Agent Magazine, the leading source for news and perspective for real estate professionals in the Chicagoland area.
The Chicago Chapter of Women?s Council of Realtors (WCR) hosted a breakfast discussion on Chicago?s luxury market and toured the new Ritz-Carlton Residences on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 664 N. Michigan Ave. Also, attendees were allowed time to network following the tour.
WCR Luxury Market Breakfast Discussion – 9.19.12 was originally published on Chicago Agent Magazine - For the well-informed real estate professional, the leading source for news and perspective for real estate professionals in the Chicagoland area.
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Today?s Mortgage Rates : Real-Time MBS Pricing, October 25, 2012
Real-time mortgage market updates for October 25, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.
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The Ultimate Guide to Solving Your Medical Bill Problems
If you think you’re immune to damage from a collection account on your credit report because you pay your bill ...
China's State Grid to help solar power producers-report
SHANGHAI, Oct 27 (Reuters) - China's largest state-owned
utility State Grid Corp will allow some solar power producers to
connect to the national grid for free, in a bid to help the
ailing solar... 
utility State Grid Corp will allow some solar power producers to
connect to the national grid for free, in a bid to help the
ailing solar...
Today?s Mortgage Rates : Real-Time MBS Pricing, October 22, 2012
Real-time mortgage market updates for October 22, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.
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Florida Mortgage Update for the Week of June 11, 2012
Mortgage markets worsened last week, breaking a multi-week winning streak for mortgage rates.
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Source: http://www.floridamortgageblogger.com/2012/06/11/mortgage-rates-week-june-11-2012/
Mortgage rates move upward ever so slightly
Last week, we reported the first mortgage rate increase in two months. The conforming 30-year fixed-rate increased by 0.04 percent. The good news is that this week the conforming 30-year fixed-rate is unchanged.
According to our Mortgage Rates Radar, the latest mortgage rates report from HSH.com, while the average rate for conforming 30-year fixed-rate mortgages was [...]
According to our Mortgage Rates Radar, the latest mortgage rates report from HSH.com, while the average rate for conforming 30-year fixed-rate mortgages was [...]
Warren Buffett up to his Shins in Betting on a Housing-related Recovery; Zillow Lists Foreclosures
Here's a rare editorial comment from me if folks care to read it. I found the MBA's conference earlier this week to be well attended, informative, and upbeat. It reinforces what I have believed for much of my career: that the high percentages of people in this biz are honest, hard-working, and actually care about doing a good job. Sure the percentage ebbs and flows, but most who don't or aren't have left the industry. And sure the money is very good for individuals and companies right now - that won't last, at least not for everyone. But the people I came in contact with at this week's conference, either meeting for the first time or folks I have known since the mid-1980's, were optimistic, well informed, and happy to be there. Sometimes conferences are not much fun functioning on a severe lack of sleep, trying to do one's regular job while having the day filled with meetings, or wondering at the lack of folks under the age of 35 who attended. But if the conference is any indication, the industry continues on, much to the relief of millions of borrowers...
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Why Privatization Won?t Solve the Student Loan Problem
The cost of financing higher education has long been a sticking point among lawmakers. In fact, the unnecessary fight over ...
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