Ventas Aggressively Grows Its Real Estate Portfolio

Past foreclosure means waiting years for new loan

Next to filing for bankruptcy protection, nothing wrecks your chances of qualifying for a home loan like a foreclosure.

Mortgage activity slides with rates higher

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 (UPI) -- The Mortgage Bankers Association said U.S. mortgage activity fell 4.5 percent in the week ending Friday, as long-term interest rates rose.

Homes With Jaw-Dropping Backyards

From vineyards to zoos, these estates save the best for the back lawn.

Israel legalises West Bank outpost, plans 500 new homes

An Israeli committee on Wednesday legalised the unauthorised settler outpost of Shvut Rachel in the northern West Bank and approved a plan for 500 new homes there, a local official said.

FHLBank Cincinnati Announces 2011 Results

CINCINNATI -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (FHLBank) today released unaudited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2011. In 2011, the FHLBank's financial condition remained strong, ...

SolarCity and Shea Homes® Introduce the “No Electric Bill” Home

SolarCity®, a national leader in clean energy services, and Shea Homes, one of the country’s largest privately-held home builders, have partnered to make a “no electric bill” home available to homebuyers in all Shea Homes Active Lifestyle® and Trilogy® communities in Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada and Washington.

FNC RPI: December Residential Property Values Decline 0.7%

OXFORD, Miss. -- FNC's latest Residential Price Index(TM) (RPI), released Wednesday, indicates that U.S. residential property values declined in December amid signs of continued improvement in the job ...

Competition For Best Realtor Across The U.S. Heats Up

Competition to win the Best Realtor MojoPages award has ramped up towards the conclusion of voting.San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 22, 2012 Competition to win the Best Realtor MojoPages award has ramped up towards the conclusion of voting. Hundreds of votes have been cast in the last few days, coming from small markets to larger metropolitan areas. Voting for the Best Realtor category will ...

Chris Griffith: Homeowners, real estate market hoping for that Kumbaya moment

Most of the time I fire up my email at dark o’clock and get to work over coffee. Besides the usual emails related to ongoing transactions, every few days I get an email from a client, either past or present, who has found an article in one publication or another that’s rattled their chain.

In 5 years, 82 of 83 suburbs' property tax take rose

At a time when property values have gone down considerably, many suburbs have sharply increased how much they're receiving in property taxes. More than two dozen towns throughout the suburbs have raised property taxes by more than 20 percent since 2006, according to an analysis of five years' worth of property tax records.

First Person: I Regret Refinancing to a 15-Year Mortgage

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Conn. to reap millions in mortgage settlement

Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen told state lawmakers Tuesday that a national settlement for mortgage abuses has established needed reforms, but he asked that they use millions from the deal to help struggling homeowners and not spend the money on unrelated government programs.

Should Mortgage Rates Even Be Lower?

Mortgage rates are the lowest on record. But by a key historical measure, they should be even lower.

Sales of Existing Homes Rise 4.3%

Sales of previously owned homes in the United States surged last month, and the supply of properties on the market was the lowest in almost six years, the National Association of Realtors said.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston Announces 2011 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results, Declares Dividend, and Approves ...

BOSTON, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston announced its preliminary, unaudited fourth quarter and annual financial results for 2011, reporting net income of $64.7 million ...

Enservio to Host 6th Annual Property Innovation Summit in March

Enservio , the nation’s leading provider of contents inventory creation, valuation and replacement services and software, today announced the details of the 6th A

Homes Sales Jump 4.3 Percent In January

Sales or previously occupied homes rose to the highest pace since May 2010, flashing signs of health ahead of the spring buying season. The National Association of Realtors said sales increased 4.3 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.57 million.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Announces Preliminary 2011 Year-End Financial Results

ATLANTA -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (the Bank) today released unaudited financial highlights for the year ended Dec. 31, 2011. The Bank will announce 2011 audited financial results in its Form ...

Realtor, 8 others charged with mortgage fraud

A San Diego real estate agent and eight others have been charged with running a mortgage fraud scheme that authorities say cost lenders $15 million.

FHLB Des Moines Reports 2011 Year-End Preliminary Unaudited Financial Results and Fourth Quarter Dividend

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (the Bank) today released preliminary unaudited financial highlights for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. The Bank expects ...

Morris Property Management’s Brenda Farmer Earns PCAM Designation

Morris Property Management, an Associa company, proudly announces Community Association Manager Brenda Farmer recently received her Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM

Sterling Homes Development Corporation to Exhibit at the 2012 New England Home Show

BURLINGTON, Mass., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sterling Homes Development Corporation, an award-winning custom home builder specializing in new home construction and home renovation , today announced ...

Orleans Homes Welcomes New Chief Marketing Officer

Lee Darnold has joined the executive team at Orleans Homes as chief marketing officer . A native Texan, he brings extensive experience in sales and marketing for a variety of

Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust Provides Update on Recent Operations

VANCOUVER , Feb. 22, 2012 /CNW/ - Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust ("PIRET" or "REIT") (TSXV: AAR-UN.V - News) today provides an update on recent operational activities.PIRET has refinanced ...

Miami Real Estate Tips for a Proper Home Selection

There are thousands of residential properties that are available for homebuyers in Miami real estate. These homebuyers might experience a lot of problems as they look around the city for their ideal home.

Certified Distressed Property Expert Joy Bender Educates Investors Regarding Their Overleveraged, Underperforming Assets

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Joy Bender, a San Diego short sale realtor and a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), educates thousands of investors regarding their overleveraged underperforming ...

IWMS Software aids in real estate planning, optimization.

Manhattan 2012 helps organizations plan and manage real estate portfolios by ensuring correct built resources are being provided to enhance productivity of workforces while optimizing use of space and decreasing cost of occupancy. With optimized workflow, multilingual software features interactive intelligence, Manhattan GIS integration, and performance optimization across strategic portfolio ...

Mortgage Application Volume Falls 2.5%

The number of mortgage applications filed in the U.S. last week fell 2.5% from the prior week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday.

Real Estate Still Best Long Term Investment According to OwnAmerica Survey

Despite a prolonged downturn in the housing market, real estate is still the best long term investment, according to 84% of respondents in OwnAmerica’s recent survey on real estate investing.

Leeds City Council’s £2 million home loan fund EXCLUSIVE

Leeds City Council is going into the mortgage business to help first-time buyers on to the property ladder.

Realtor.com® Amplifies Power of iOS Real Estate Search App

CAMPBELL, Calif., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Realtor.com is making it easier and faster for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users to discover and research price reduced, foreclosed, and recently sold properties ...

Utah MLS Teams with DocuSign to Help REALTORS® Close More Deals Faster and Better Serve Clients with Industry Standard ...

DocuSign® , the real estate industry standard for electronic signature, and the Utahrealestate.com Multiple Listing Service , the leading MLS serving real es

Realtor.com® Amplifies Power of iOS Real Estate Search App

CAMPBELL, Calif., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Realtor.com is making it easier and faster for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users to discover and research price reduced, foreclosed, and recently sold properties ...

New Study Shows San Diego VA Home Loan Applications on the Rise

VA Home Loan Centers announces results of 2 year study. Home sales decrease while regional use of VA loans is on the rise.San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 22, 2012 Today, VA Home Loan Centers announced the findings of a 24-month regional statistical area study. The scope of the study was to examine the use of Conventional, FHA, and VA home loans. The results of the study show that over the past ...

Property market: quarter of house buyers are first-timers

The first-time buyer proportion of the housing market has reached an eight-month high as people rush to make the most of a stamp duty holiday before it runs out, estate agents have said.

Your mortgage escrow account isn't for investing

Dear Dr. Don,I have just discovered that my mortgage escrow account for a mortgage that I refinanced last year pays 2 percent interest. This is apparently mandated by New York state law. Is it possible ...

Simplified mortgage statements proposed

Washington— Your monthly mortgage bill soon could get easier to understand, and it wouldn't change each time your loan is sold to a new servicer.

Realtor, 8 others charged in mortgage fraud

A federal court indictment names Realtor Eric Elegado, his wife and seven others in a multimillion-dollar scheme that targeted low-income immigrants.

Realtor, wife accused of massive loan fraud

SAN DIEGO -- Federal prosecutors Tuesday indicted a prominent Mira Mesa realtor, his wife and seven employees of defrauding banks and home buyers of more than $50 million.