Category Archives: General
100 Places to remember before they disappear
(source: Newsweek) “100 Places to Remember Before they Disappear features 100 photographs from one hundred different places around the world in risk of disappearing or
What’s in the new health care bill?
(source: newsletter from SmarTax and Accounting) “While not all encompassing, here are some of the major items within the newly passed Health Care legislation. More
Short sale, HAMP and HAFA update
If you’re interested in the short sale world, please take a moment to read this article. If you have any questions about short sales, or
March market update
Courtesy of Lon Welsh, Your Castle Real Estate: – Historically speaking, we don’t have a lot of homes on the market to sell. This is
How to spot common energy links
(source: Realtor.org/realtormag) “You don’t necessarily need a pro to assess your property’s energy deficiencies. With a little elbow grease, you can get a good sense
New Short Sale Guidelines
(source: CRS.com) The U.S. Treasury Department has launched a program that will provide financial incentives to mortgage servicers and borrowers who use a short
15 Money rules kids should learn
(source: Wall St Journal) “It’s a simple calculus, kids and money: From birth until college graduation, children consume dollars like they’re chicken nuggets.
Deadline nears for EPA’s rules on lead certification
(source: Denver Business Journal) “The construction industry is trying to persuade the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to postpone enforcement of new rules governing work
Understanding the lending environment
(source: Denver Business Journal) “…You might say banks are being instructed to have their foot on the gas — increasing lending to help small
Flip side of corporations funding politicians
(source: Forbes) “On Jan. 21 the Supreme Court ruled in the Citizens United case that the First Amendment protects political speech by corporations. Corporate