Efforts to kill Fannie-Freddie may already be dead

The leadership of the Senate Banking Committee with some fanfare this week released its long-awaited proposal to reform the U.S. housing finance system by dramatically scaling back the government’s role and eliminating Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The proposal,...

4 million renters want to buy. Can they?

As the housing market moves slowly into recovery, more and more Americans are gaining confidence and hoping to jump into home ownership. The home ownership rate has been dropping steadily since its high of 69.2 percent in 2004 to now just 65 percent. Millions lost...

Mastering the Art of Healthy Business Relationships

Let’s face it, business relationships can be tough and some even adversely impact careers and the bottom line. Although relationships are a fundamental aspect of the human experience, our dealings with co-workers and superiors as well as clients and customers are...

Doggy Dictionary- This is Funny!

Just like you humans have your dictionary us canines do too. I thought I woudl share just a few words from our large dictionary. Hope you enjoy. ~ Marci   Doggy Dictionary LEASH: A strap that attaches to your collar, enabling you to lead your person where you...

Regional Trends: What Buyers Want Most—and Get

Median-price purchasers don’t expect kitchens fit for food stars, trickling waterfalls, or fire pits. But they dream, too, and here’s what’s on their wish lists. Sales are robust again in many markets across the country, with the national median...