Archive for May, 2010

Mortgage debt surges as economy picks up steam

Update: Economy grew 6.1 per cent in first quarter, business investment encouraging


Mortgage debt surges as economy picks up steam

Update: Economy grew 6.1 per cent in first quarter, business investment encouraging


Cuomo’s HUD career under scrutiny

Andrew Cuomo promised to “transform the lives of millions of families across our country” when as HUD secretary he announced his historic plan to increase home ownership.


Reader mailbag: Should you make a bigger mortgage payment?

You could make a bigger mortgage payment. But is it worth it?


Mortgage rates and a choice

With mortgage rates again nearing their 50-year low, would-be San Diego County buyers and homeowners have to make a choice.


The pros and cons of hybrid mortgages

Reading the fine print on an increasingly popular type of home financing


Eisman of Big Short Says Sell Education Stocks

Steven Eisman, a hedge-fund manager whose bet against the housing market was chronicled in a best- selling book, said he has found the next big short: higher education stocks.


Warning over World Cup ’sickies’

Union leaders have urged firms to let workers watch World Cup games or risk having staff throw “sickies” to follow their team in the football tournament. Related Stories EU unveils bank tax plans Quinn workers face tense wait over jobs Gaming giants EA to open centre in Galway Venture capital firms reveal Irish interest 32,000 mortgage holders in arrears


Hedge Fund Sees Big Short in Education Stocks With New Rules

May 27 — Steven Eisman , a hedge-fund manager whose bet against the housing market was chronicled in a best- selling book, said he has found the next big short: higher education stocks.


Freehold joins home buyer incentive program

FREEHOLD Freehold officially became a Live Where You Work municipality Wednesday, ushering in a new incentive for local employees who want to own a home in the borough.