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Real Estate Too Big To Fail? “lobbying” is the legal form of bribery we allow of our public officials, by large commercial entities. These same officials justify this form of bribery as the “lobbyist’s right to free speech.” The practical form this “free speech” takes is, of course, as enormous campaign contributions. Those contributions are deposited directly to the personal campaign fund of the given public official, to squander as lavishly as he or she sees fit.2 Real Estate Second Stimulus Coming before First One Spent So in a year, we borrowed and spent 20 percent of our annual GDP to get an 8 percent turnaround in that same GDP. Now you get it, right? I mean these are brilliant results really, and who could argue the need for even more of this kind of thinking? Real Estate You can't make this stuff up folks! Are Larry, Moe and Curly running the government now? Naw, they would have much better ideas than this month's story indicates. Real Estate Yes we can't! OK, so now we need more money for people who won't be able to pay it back. Gee...isn't that how we got into this mess to begin with? Find out what our mellon heads in Congress are proposing next... Real Estate Auction? What Auction? The Tail wags the dog again, as the country's bad banks refuse to participate in the Treasury (PPIP) auction. This after their lobby efforts to "bid on their own assets" failed. Real Estate Mission Accomplished Find out why the Bank Stress Tests may just be a farce after all. Real Estate PPIP and the Law of Unintended Consequences How do you spell epic failure? PPIP. Find out why the new Treasury program to buy toxic assets will be single biggest waste of taxpayer dollars in US history...and more importantly won't fix anything! Real Estate Multiply This! Anyone ever explained the "Multiplier Effect" to you? Find out how it works and a simple suggestion for how it might be better employed by Congress Real Estate So where are we living now? Why are so many people opposed to the housing bailout? Wouldn't that help save this economy? Find out why this bill may actually cause a spike in defaults and make matters much worse! Real Estate Suppose you were an idiot... Find out how the House version of the (next) $825B Economic Stimulus won't work and why. Real Estate Bailout Blunder and Plunder Palooza Are mortgage modifications working? Find out how Congress, the FDIC and some lenders are squandering your money now. Real Estate How to fix a "Credibility Crisis" This month's follow up with list of solutions to current economic crisis. Find out why "papering over" the problem will only add to it. Real Estate You Won't Believe What I found out The $700B Bailout is a sham and should be stopped while there is still a chance. Find out what these cheeseballs really did to get us all in this much trouble. Real Estate We should be Clear on What We are Bailing Out Total actual mortgage losses in the US will come in around $150B to $300B. So why is there $1.4 Trillion in "toxic mortgage debt"? Find out what they aren't telling you, and why another $20 Trillion debacle may be on the way... Real Estate Change I wish I believed in Learn why Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac really needed to be bailed out, and who is really getting paid by this bailout. Real Estate Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and Covered Bonds—Oh My! A lot of media attention has been on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Find out if it is all hype or fact. Real Estate When is a bailout, not a bailout? Find out what politicians think is a bailout v. what you and I would call a bailout. And learn how you will end up paying for this twice out of your tax dollars in the long run! Real Estate Mr. Mozilo Goes to Washington Find out who in Washington benefited from "sweetheart deals" handed out by Countrywide's CEO Angelo Mozilo. Better yet, help prevent those very representatives from bailing out Mozilo in return! Real Estate Mortgage License Loophole in Colorado Colorado was one of just two states left without a license program for mortgage brokers. As it turns out, it may still be depending on where you work. Find out how to protect yourself as a consumer in Colorado. Real Estate What happened to Jumbo Loans Many consumers are curious about Jumbo rates and why they are so high compared to other loans. Find out why and what the solution needs to be! Real Estate What a Lender Wants and Needs Before you meet with a lender, find out what you should set aside now, and how to prepare so you can be pre-approved! There are also some things you should avoid doing until your financing is complete. Real Estate Legislative Good Times Roll - part II There are a few good things happening with all the new legislation being passed. Find out what they are. Real Estate Legislative Good Times Roll Find out how politicians are really the source of the current housing slump and how they may make it worse for all of us! Real Estate When All is Lost If you have found yourself over your head in debt, find out what kind of relief may be available to you. If you plan on saving your house, you may still be able to get your other debt reorganized. Real Estate You Have the Right to Rescind Loosing your home in a foreclosure is sad. In some cases it results from refinancing into the wrong loan. Make sure you know your rights include the right to rescind, before moving ahead with any refinance. Real Estate It take two to Tango Learn something about the recent foreclosure rate in Colorado and how to avoid being duped by unscrupulous lenders in your own area! Real Estate Getting the Homeowner's Insurance You Need Learn why having the proper coverage could save you thousands in the event of a loss. Find out why it is important to update this amount annually and ways to make that easy to do. Real Estate Questions and Answers Readers write in questions regarding downpayment assistance and tax deductability issues related to investment property. Find out how both these topic may affect you. Real Estate Marketable Title or NOT? Read a true story of one homeowner's struggle to file a claim with her title insurance company. Find out a new way to protect yourself from unsavory insurance business practices. Real Estate How to Appeal your Property Tax Assessment Find out how to know if you should appeal your property tax assessment and tips on how to make a successful appeal at the assessors office Real Estate Home Buying: Pre-approve Your Neighborhood Author discusses the reasons you should know the neighborhood before buying into it. Real Estate Taking Title as "Joint Tenants" An in depth look at the origins and implications of taking title as "Joint Tenants". Since this is the most popular form of title for married couples, it pays to have an understanding! Real Estate New Tax Law May Benefit You If you look in the right places, you may find breaks in the new tax law passed by Congress last year. There are breaks for students, parents, investors, retirees and those who are selling their home. Here's a summary of how the new tax law may benefit you...  |
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