Vivvo CMS 4.0 New York Real Estate Times http://www.nyret.com/ ©2007 Spoonlabs d.o.o. New York Real Estate Times http://www.nyret.com/files.php?file=rssng_757881884.gif http://www.nyret.com/ Mortgage Insurers Hedge Their Bets http://www.nyret.com/Real-Estate-News/644.html Real Estate News Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:57:00 -0400 The trade group representing mortgage insurers nationwide has been lobbying heavily for their industry. In the first quarter of 2008, the group spent $1.1 million on their lobbying activities, and it isn't just politicians that are being targeted. Appraisal Safety Measures Fail http://www.nyret.com/Real-Estate-News/643.html Real Estate News Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:55:00 -0400 The agency tasked with watching the appraisal industry failed, according to industry insiders. American Home Settles for Pennies http://www.nyret.com/Real-Estate-News/642.html Real Estate News Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:54:00 -0400 American Home expects their creditors to take less than 20 percent of what's owed. Group Seeks to Overturn Ban on Down Payment Assistance http://www.nyret.com/Real-Estate-News/641.html Real Estate News Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:52:00 -0400 Down payment assistance will be banned by the new housing legislation, unless Nehemiah gets its way. NY Residents Faith Falters http://www.nyret.com/Real-Estate-News/640.html Real Estate News Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:00:00 -0400 Recent polls show that NY resident confidence is approaching all-time lows. How New Mortgage Laws will Affect Reverse Mortgages http://www.nyret.com/Real-Estate-News/639.html Real Estate News Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:56:00 -0400 New comprehensive legislation makes a major difference in reverse mortgage statutes. Even Sure Things Have Finance Trouble http://www.nyret.com/Real-Estate-News/638.html Real Estate News Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:54:00 -0400 Some of the most expensive condos under construction in the city are being hit by the credit crisis. Credit Crisis Spurred by Low Interest Rates http://www.nyret.com/Real-Estate-News/637.html Real Estate News Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:52:00 -0400 Experts say that the credit crunch was spurred by low interest rates. NY Bankruptcies up A Third http://www.nyret.com/Real-Estate-News/636.html Real Estate News Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:50:00 -0400 One year into the credit crunch, it's becoming obvious that New Yorkers are being hit increasingly hard. Mortgage Mistrust Hits Appraisers http://www.nyret.com/Real-Estate-News/635.html Real Estate News Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:40:00 -0400 Many lenders have come to mistrust appraisers after an epidemic of inflated home values. Incentives Add to Overinflated Loans http://www.nyret.com/Real-Estate-News/634.html Real Estate News Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:38:00 -0400 The Justice Department has opened an investigation into the mortgage incentive programs offered by many homebuilders. Detroit Home Sells at Low Price, Really Low http://www.nyret.com/Real-Estate-News/633.html Real Estate News Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:37:00 -0400 Think the housing market is rough in New York or California? Good News for First Time Buyers http://www.nyret.com/Real-Estate-News/632.html Real Estate News Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:36:00 -0400 First time buyers hold all the cards in a negotiation in this down market. New York Foreclosures Increase by Nearly Half: http://www.nyret.com/Real-Estate-News/631.html Real Estate News Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:31:00 -0400 NY State ranks 30th in foreclosures. Rent-Control Changes Come Under Fire http://www.nyret.com/Real-Estate-News/628.html Real Estate News Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:44:00 -0400 Rent Control changes may be on the horizon, but will the changes be good for the renter? New York Real Estate Times