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U.S. Housing Secretary Hangs It Up

Today, Alphonso R. Jackson resigned from his post as secretary for U.S. Housing and Urban Development to “spend more time with his family.” Why does every CEO or high-ranking person say that? Do they expect us to believe it? Or is it just nicer than saying, “hanging out at home being unemployed?”

Either way, the New York Times had this to say:

 The announcement came as federal authorities were investigating whether he had given lucrative housing contracts in the Virgin Islands and New Orleans to friends.

No word on who would replace Jackson for the next 10 months.

Posted on Monday, March 31st, 2008
Under: Foreclosure Fever, The Market | Comments Off

Builders Report: OK, We Had a Good Run …

Posted on Friday, March 28th, 2008
Under: House Hunt, The Market | Comments Off

Home Prices Down, Buyers Up

Posted on Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Under: Foreclosure Fever, House Hunt, The Market | Comments Off

600 FICO Score? Need a ‘Mortgage-Repair Loan?’

Posted on Friday, March 21st, 2008
Under: Mortgage Mania | Comments Off

Contra Costa City Chart — February 2008 Sales

Posted on Friday, March 21st, 2008
Under: The Market, Uncategorized | 15 Comments »

We’re No.6! We’re No. 6!

Posted on Thursday, March 20th, 2008
Under: House Hunt, The Market | Comments Off

Scourge of RE Agents - Open House Looky-loos

Posted on Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
Under: House Hunt, The Market | 7 Comments »

Fannie and Freddie Inject Cash Into Market

Posted on Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
Under: Mortgage Mania, The Market | 1 Comment »

Mr. Potter *Is* Real, but Not the Bailey Building & Loan

Posted on Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
Under: Foreclosure Fever | Comments Off

Low Rates Are For Investment Bankers, Not Homeowners

Posted on Monday, March 17th, 2008
Under: Foreclosure Fever, Mortgage Mania, The Market | 3 Comments »