Columbus, Ohio Weather :: 32F Mostly cloudy

Mostly cloudy 32°F

Humidity:
53%
Wind Speed:
10 MPH
Wind Direction:
S (180°)
Barometer:
29.99 in.
Dewpoint:
17°F
Heat Index:
32°F
Wind Chill:
24°F
Visibility:
10 mi

Source: www.rssweather.com

With Homeowners In The Red, Some See Green

In Stockton, Calif. one out of every 31 homes is now in foreclosure. That has some folks seeing green. Ben Tracy reports.

For the full post go here.

Don’t have 3% cash to put down?

Amber got it right the other day.

You may still be able to purchase a home; a brand NEW home that is! Some builders in our area are once again offering work equity programs. If you can paint and pick up a hammer (contact me for specifics), then this program will cover your 3% downpayment!

More details here.

FDIC plan could help 1.5 million keep homes

This morning I saw a post that may be of interest.

Publicly breaking with the Bush administration, the FDIC proposed to use $24 billion in government funding to help 1.5 million American households avoid foreclosure.

Click here to read it all.

Senators, Bankers Clash Over Bailout

Business News: CBSNews.com posted something interesting today on feeds.cbsnews.com.

While the Bush administration shifts course on its $700 billion rescue plan, Congress is examining whether even bigger changes should be made in the program in light of the deteriorating economy and soaring mortgage foreclosures.

For more click here.

Columbus tops Chicago to reach MLS Cup final (Sports Illustrated)

Business News: CBSNews.com got it right the other day.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Chad Marshall and Eddie Gaven led the Columbus Crew to their first MLS Cup final, scoring second-half goals in the 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire in the semifinals on Thursday.

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Columbus, Ohio Weather :: 55F Mostly cloudy

Mostly cloudy 55°F

Humidity:
71%
Wind Speed:
5 MPH
Wind Direction:
SSW (210°)
Barometer:
29.84 in.
Dewpoint:
46°F
Heat Index:
55°F
Wind Chill:
54°F
Visibility:
10 mi

Source: www.rssweather.com

Next Meeting: Thursday December 4th: ASK THE EXPERT ROUNDTABLES!

This morning I saw a pretty good post.
Here’s a snippet:

Are your Real Estate Investing Strategies and Tactics Getting Old?This Month Get a FRESH Perspective on Your Business and Learn How Local Pros are Tackling Today’s Biggest Real Estate Investing Challenges.Join us on Thursday, December 4th from 6:00-9:00PM for Ask the Expert Roundtable discussions where you can gather some fresh perspectives on your business and learn how some of Central Ohio’s most success real estate investors are tackling today’s biggest real estate challenges.
Our panel of local experts has agreed to hold nothing back and will take the time to answer whatever questions you have regarding their area of expertise. Here’s how it works:
Each expert will be manning a large roundtable setup in the main ballroom. Each table can accommodate 10-12 people at a time keeping the workgroups small and less intimidating. Members and guests are encouraged to move around the tables to listen in, learn and expand their knowledge bases.
Here’s […]
Click here to go deeper…

Ohio GOP offers prevailing wage plan

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Republicans will offer developers clear rules for when to use union-scale prevailing wages on state construction projects, clearing up confusion created by the governor, a state lawmaker said …

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Foreclosure Rescue Plan “Falls Short”

The head of the FDIC says a new joint government-industry effort to help struggling homeowners is insufficient to bring widespread changes in home loans.

Read the full store here.