Tony Alvarez

Fire Damaged Gem Update 9-3-10

Tony Alvarez — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:00:04 +0000

Fire Damaged Gem Update 9/2/10

Tony Alvarez — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:01:44 +0000

Got a call from the contractor that we had a leak in the slab. These things happen – when you buy a fire damaged REO with no water meter, electrical or gas meter. You have to take these things as they come. Everything turned out to be fine; just a small repair. Add 300 bucks to the budget. It’s always good to add into your budget “misc. costs” – you never know what might come up. Oh, and we are choosing paint colors. What colors do you like?

Home Price Reports Don’t Show Declines (Yet)

Tony Alvarez — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:57 +0000

“When reading Tuesday’s report on home prices from the S&P/Case-Shiller index, use caution.”

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What saves more energy?

Tony Alvarez — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:52 +0000

“According to a new Columbia study, Americans, even conservation-minded folks, are pretty clueless about energy efficiency. How is your energy IQ? Look at the two choices below, and pick the one that would save the most energy.”

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HUD SECRETARY ANNOUNCES NATIONAL FIRST LOOK PROGRAM TO HELP COMMUNITIES STABILIZE NEIGHBORHOODS HARD-HIT BY FORECLOSURE

Tony Alvarez — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:44 +0000

“WASHINGTON – U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced an unprecedented agreement with the nation’s top mortgage lenders to offer selected state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations a “first look” or right of first refusal to purchase foreclosed homes before making these properties available to private investors.”

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Jobless claims decline, but not enough

Tony Alvarez — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:44 +0000

“NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — The number of first-time filers for unemployment insurance fell for a second straight week last week, but the level suggests that the labor market remains sluggish.”

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One Michigan County Offers Free Land

Tony Alvarez — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:42 +0000

“Muskegon County in Michigan is bartering land for jobs as its unemployment rate soars past the national average.”

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Shut Down Banks if They Threaten System: Bernanke

Tony Alvarez — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:31 +0000

“Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told a panel investigating the financial crisis that regulators must be ready to shutter the largest institutions if they threaten to bring down the financial system.”

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Commercial Delinquencies Up for CMBS, Flat for Banks in Second Quarter

Tony Alvarez — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:29 +0000

“Washington, DC (September 2, 2010) – Delinquency rates were mixed in the second quarter for commercial/multifamily mortgage investor groups, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Commercial/Multifamily Delinquency Report.”

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Paying Off the House in 15 Years

Tony Alvarez — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:29 +0000

“A growing number of homeowners are choosing to pay down their mortgages at a faster rate–even if it means a substantial jump in their monthly payments.”

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