Banks Are Practically Giving Away Foreclosed HomesFriday, January 9, 2009 @ 7:34AMWith the nation in the grips of an economic crisis and the housing market spiraling out of control, the number of foreclosed homes continues to skyrocket. Some of these homes can be had at incredible bargain prices -- even as little as $1,000.
Brokers Disdain Toaster Salesmen in Bank America’s Merrill DealFriday, January 9, 2009 @ 7:11AMJan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- When Kenneth Lewis , chief executive officer of Bank of America Corp ., unveiled the acquisition of Merrill Lynch & Co. on Sept. 15, he called its 16,000-strong brokerage group the firm’s “crown jewel.” Only a month later, the brokers were rebelling against their new parent.
Churches also serve as financial shepherdsFriday, January 9, 2009 @ 2:39AMPeople expect to find spiritual help at religious institutions.
Builder Avoids Foreclosure Using Real Estate AuctionFriday, January 9, 2009 @ 2:09AM In this increasingly competitive housing market brought on by current economic conditions, builders are turning to real estate auctions to liquidate new home inventories. Charlotte-based builder, Southampton Homes has recently engaged Tranzon/Metrolina to auction six custom homes to bidders searching for good values. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009) Read the full story at ...
Transcript: Obama seeks unified fight against economic woesThursday, January 8, 2009 @ 11:51AMIn a speech from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, on Thursday, President-elect Barack Obama called on Congress to act quickly on his economic package. The following is a transcript of his prepared remarks.
Transcript of Obama speech on economyThursday, January 8, 2009 @ 11:45AM FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 8 (UPI) -- President-elect Barack Obama unveiled his American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. Here is the text:
Obama calls for new economic courseThursday, January 8, 2009 @ 11:39AMObama calls for new economic course
Transcript: Obama to boost alt. energyThursday, January 8, 2009 @ 10:40AMHere’s the text of Obama’s speech entitled “American Recovery and Reinvestment,“ the name of his proposed $750 billion stimulus package.
Hospital board finally approves lower levyThursday, January 8, 2009 @ 10:16AMWith the tax levy submission deadline less than three weeks away, the Monticello-Big Lake Hospital board of directors had one final chance to resolve the issue at last Thursday night’s meeting.