Property Market News 2010

The Regions the Housing Market Recovery Might Leave Behind - The Washington Independent
The Regions the Housing Market Recovery Might Leave BehindThe Washington IndependentBut The Associated Press story injects a note of caution: Still, some housing market experts predict the market will take a dramatic “double-dip” once the ... read more

The Real State of the Housing Market - CounterPunch
The Real State of the Housing MarketCounterPunchHousing has been going sideways for seven months now, mainly due to lax lending standards (at FHA), the Firsttime Homebuyers Credit, ...and more » read more

Can You Really Time the Housing Market? - TIME (blog)
Can You Really Time the Housing Market?TIME (blog)This is a market-timing mentality. And the possibility of it sticking around makes me nervous. Now, trying to time the housing market is not always a bad ...and more » read more

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady as Market Waits for Data and News
Posted To: Mortgage Rate WatchMortgage rates ended last week with a healthy "flight to safety" rally that pushed consumer borrowing costs closer to the lowest levels of 2010. This occurred after an unexpected news headline hit the market. Panicked investors were quick to sell their stocks and reallocate funds into risk averse assets like benchmark Treasuries. This allowed some lenders to reprice for the better, but not all. It isn’t uncommon for lenders to be reluctant to pass along price improvements on a Friday and also reminds us that lenders are quick to take away pricing but slow to pass along gains. The news that caught the market off-guard was an announcement that the SEC was filing fraud charges against Goldman Sachs for essentially selling a mortgage investment that was designed to fail. We only...(read more)Forward this article via email:  Send a copy of this story to someone you know that may want to read it. read more

Rate Sheet Influential MBS at Highs of Day. Reprices Reported
Posted To: MBS CommentaryIf you've been holding out in hopes of a reprice for the better, the "rate sheet influential" FN 4.5 MBS coupon is just off its highest prices/lowest yields of the day and one major lender and a few mid-majors just repriced for the better. The secondary market current coupon, essentially the yield used to determine base mortgage pricing after g-fees and servicing, is 4.441%. This is about 4 basis lower than yesterday's 5pm "going out" marks. If your finger is on the "ACCEPT LOCK" button, hold out on locking at least until later this afternoon....(read more)Forward this article via email:  Send a copy of this story to someone you know that may want to read it. read more

Life in the Secondary Mortgage Market; More on FHA Approvals; Govie Loan Volume; New $100 Note
Posted To: Pipeline PressToday is "Take Your Kids to Work Day". Everywhere kids with parents who work from home are angling for a day off from school. I am continuing to see signs that the mortgage market is coming back somewhat. Not so much that guidelines are loosening, which they aren't, and in fact documentation requirements continue to increase, but more in the secondary markets. This was demonstrated yesterday with the news that Redwood Trust will be coming out with a $222 million private-label mortgage security. (The loans are not guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or any other government-related entity.) Recent deals sold older loans; these are new creampuff loans , arguably exactly what we need, with the offering's lead manager being Citigroup and the co-manager being JPMorgan. The bonds...(read more)Forward this article via email:  Send a copy of this story to someone you know that may want to read it. read more

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Latest Entertainment News 18.04

Kate Gosselin discusses tragedy of lost 7th baby
In Access Hollywood’s interview with the reality mom, Billy Bush asked her about a family tragedy that very few are aware of, a seventh child who did not survive her last pregnancy.

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Five robots we wish were real ... and five we're glad aren't
It's National Robotics Week, a time when students, scientists and others in the technology community celebrate the increasingly important role that real-world robots are playing in our lives.

Bret Michaels released from hospital
Bret Michaels has been released from a Texas hospital following an emergency appendectomy earlier this week.

EastEnders to axe six characters
Some of EastEnders' long-serving stars are being axed as part of a shake-up of the soap opera, the BBC announces.

Plan B wins album chart battle
East London rapper Plan B enters the UK album chart at number one, winning a close race with Scouting For Girls.

Death at a Funeral Review: A Story Held Together With Laughs - Poptimal.com
The Guardian (blog)Death at a Funeral Review: A Story Held Together With LaughsPoptimal.comIt hasn't even been three years since the release of director Frank Oz's British comedy Death at a Funeral, but that doesn't seem to stop Hollywood from taking the original film and adapting it into an American version. Directed by Neil LaBute, ..."Death at a Funeral" ReviewRichmond.com'Death At A Funeral' Stars Want Jay-Z To Deliver Their EulogiesMTV.comChris Rock Americanizes 'Death at a Funeral'The Detroit NewsMid Columbia Tri City Herald -Black Star News -Salonall 682 news articles » read more

Jesse James's Alleged Mistress Cashing in on Notoriety - People Magazine
Us MagazineJesse James's Alleged Mistress Cashing in on NotorietyPeople MagazineDespite being dropped from a recent Miami gig reportedly due to public outrage over her planned appearance, Jesse James's alleged mistress, Michelle "Bombshell" McGee, has found a perch for herself, in Las Vegas. ...Michelle (Bombshell) McGee to dance topless at Deja Vu Showgirls club in Las ...New York Daily NewsSandra Bullock murder plot rumors are fakeStarcelebritys (blog)Sandra Bullock Update; George Lopez Opens Up About His Visits with Sandra BullockAssociated ContentTMD Celebrity News -Monsters and Critics.com -Right Punditsall 270 news articles » read more

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Insurance News 13.04

According to the Wall Street Journal, General Motors will increase its annual sales in China to three million vehicles by 2015. This is just the latest evidence that China’s automotive market is growing faster than that of the U.S.

Compulsory auto insurance coverage is a state issue. Each state establishes minimum bodily injury and property damage liability coverage requirements as it deems appropriate. However, liability insurance provides no benefits to the policyholder beyond the transfer of risk. The auto insurance requirement serves to protect the public from catastrophic losses the insured may cause.

While auto liability is compulsory, drivers aren't required to purchase coverage that protects personal interests. The state isn't concerned with how someone replaces their vehicle or pays personal medical expenses that result from their actions.

Mercury officials strongly denied the new allegations. In a statement Monday, the company said it "takes very seriously our responsibilities to consumers and our customers" and added: "We don't engage in practices that would overcharge our customers."

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Whether liability or collision, the government healthcare advocate still argues that auto insurance is government mandated. This is a half truth. States require drivers to carry liability insurance as a condition of using the public roads. However, there is no actual demand on anyone to buy auto insurance. If a person chooses not to drive a motorized vehicle on the public roadways the auto insurance requirement is inapplicable.

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