Don't miss the refinance window
CHICAGO - Lured by low mortgage rates, many homeowners have been rushing to refinance. Interest is gaining for good reason: Eligible borrowers can lock in rates that haven't been this attractive in decades.
Read more News Source - The Capital
Publish date - 23:17:17 01/04/09

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Woman gets shot at NBCs Biggest Loser
Kristin Steede, 29, is a self-made woman who owns her own business, Community Choice Mortgage Group in Appleton.
Read more News Source - Green Bay Press-Gazette
Publish date - 10:08:36 01/06/09

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California Earthquake Would Accelerate US Mortgage Meltdown Reveals Aon Benfield Study
In light of current economic conditions, a major catastrophe such as an earthquake in California would bring new misery to both US and international financiers, according to an analysis released today by Impact Forecasting LLC, a division of Aon Benfield, the world's premier reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor.
Read more News Source - PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
Publish date - 21:48:18 01/05/09

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Jumbo mortgage shoppers get little relief
Fed's actions could narrow spread
Read more News Source - The News Journal
Publish date - 09:02:46 01/05/09

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Top 10 scams of 2008
Here are the top 10 scams that were aimed at consumers last year, according to the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois: Checks. Consumers get checks in the mail, supposedly for a winning sweepstakes, lottery or promotion. The person is asked to deposit the check then write a personal check to cover "taxes" or "fees." Advance-fee loans. Scam artists phone people ...
Read more News Source - Chicago Tribune
Publish date - 15:17:28 01/05/09

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U.S. commercial property in a downward spiral
With job cuts rampant and businesses retrenching, more empty office space is expected from New York to Chicago to Los Angeles in the coming year.
Read more News Source - International Herald Tribune
Publish date - 04:10:05 01/05/09

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Struggling borrowers walk away from homes
CHICAGO – Diane Shackle found it gut-wrenching to walk away from a mortgage she took out in times that were better for both her and the U.S. economy. Photo caption: Diane Shackle poses in front of her condo in Calimesa, Calif. Shackle turned her back on her $200,000 mortgage. Photo by Associated Press
Read more News Source - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Publish date - 08:21:55 01/04/09

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BBB Reports on Top 10 Scams of 2008
Consumers throughout Chicago area and northern Illinois were targets of scams in 2008 that grew in complexity and sophistication.
Read more News Source - ABC 7 Chicago
Publish date - 19:10:01 01/05/09

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General Growth Settles Suit Over California Mall For $48 Mln
General Growth Settles Suit Over California Mall For $48 Mln
Read more News Source - Fox News
Publish date - 10:24:14 01/06/09

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Analysis: Barack Obama tested by stimulus, scandal
Welcome to Washington, Mr. President-elect.
Read more News Source - AP via Yahoo! News
Publish date - 05:15:50 01/06/09

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