Hard Times Hitting Students and Schools in Double Blow - New York Times

Posted by @ 11:58 pm, August 31st, 2008

Hard Times Hitting Students and Schools in Double BlowNew York Times, United States - 1 hour agoWith mortgage foreclosures throwing hundreds of families out of their homes here each month, dismayed school officials say they are feeling the upheaval: …

On Labor Day, state should focus on work and workers - San Francisco Chronicle

Posted by @ 11:01 pm, August 31st, 2008

On Labor Day, state should focus on work and workersSan Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 4 minutes ago… real estate brokers and mortgage clerks - began to disappear. Between July 2006 and July 2008, California lost more than 113000 housing-related jobs, …

Working With the Mortgage Crisis - Imperial Valley News

Posted by @ 4:12 pm, August 31st, 2008

Working With the Mortgage CrisisImperial Valley News, CA - 1 hour agoBetween April and July, California alone reported 121000 notices of default on loans. Some companies are looking to navigate the down housing market, …

Last Day of California Legislature to Consider Non Budget Bills … - California Progress Report

Posted by @ 12:13 pm, August 31st, 2008

Downey PatriotLast Day of California Legislature to Consider Non Budget Bills …California Progress Report, CA - 40 minutes agoAB 1830 by Assemblymember Ted Lieu is a major reform dealing with the state’s subprime mortgage mess and has faced tough sledding in the Senate, …Governor Schwarzenegger Delivers Remarks at CSAC Press Conference Pine TreeYet again, lawmakers reject budget deal Ventura County Starall 388 news articles

How low will the mortgage meltdown drag OC's economy? - OCRegister

Posted by @ 6:22 am, August 31st, 2008

How low will the mortgage meltdown drag OC's economy?OCRegister, CA - 44 minutes agoAmong California counties, only Ventura – home to Countrywide Home Loans – had a higher percentage of workers in these two "volatile sectors," as Adibi …Calif. salaries don't support home prices OCRegisterall 2 news articles

Coachella Valley business replay for Aug. 31 - The Desert Sun

Posted by @ 4:15 am, August 31st, 2008

Coachella Valley business replay for Aug. 31The Desert Sun, CA - 43 minutes agoWith the struggling economy forcing more families to pinch their pennies, the Automobile Club of Southern California is anticipating Labor Day travel will …

Homeowner fraud exacerbates mortgage crisis - Press-Enterprise

Posted by @ 1:22 am, August 31st, 2008

Homeowner fraud exacerbates mortgage crisisPress-Enterprise, CA - 12 minutes agoBut I know if I was the mortgage holder, I wouldn't be happy about it," said Wil Herring, president of the California Association of Mortgage Brokers and …

It takes a community to rebuild a family - Norwich Bulletin

Posted by @ 12:45 am, August 31st, 2008

It takes a community to rebuild a familyNorwich Bulletin, CT - 49 minutes agoThe family fell behind on their mortgage payments. In August 2007, their house caught fire when the couple was trying to refinance the mortgage. …

Mortgage fraud still rampant across US - San Francisco Chronicle

Posted by @ 12:09 am, August 31st, 2008

Mortgage fraud still rampant across USSan Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 16 hours agoThe highest numbers of fraud reports in the second quarter came from Florida, California, Maryland, Illinois and Michigan. Tough market conditions appear to …

Local owners struggle, but fare better than many - Rocky Mount Telegram

Posted by @ 12:03 am, August 31st, 2008

Rocky Mount TelegramLocal owners struggle, but fare better than manyRocky Mount Telegram, NC - 1 hour agoBy JOHN HENDERSON Increasing numbers of Rocky Mount residents are falling behind on their mortgage payments and losing their homes to foreclosure. …