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The Demise of the Construction Industry
October 7, 2009
South Florida construction jobs continue to disappear | www.miamiherald.com
While the Top 20 construction markets of last year have taken a dive, fifteen of them survive to grace the list again. Florida, however, has been hit particularly hard.
FHA Likely To Be The Next Shoe To Drop
September 9, 2009
Loan Losses Spark Concern Over FHA | online.wsj.com
Decisions about the FHA will have a big impact on the housing market, especially since the FHA’s market share of the housing industry has grown substantially over recent years. With its insurance fund possibly running low, the FHA may be pressured to reign in risk and tighten lending requirements.
Appraisals Impact Sales Price, But Not Cancelations
September 9, 2009
Appraisal Angst | www.nxtbook.com
Builders are facing issues due to the new changes in the HVCC appraisal code. While for the time being they are adjusting their prices to keep their sales, the impact of these changes for the new home construction industry is yet to be seen.
September 9, 2009
New Fannie Mae Condo Regulations Could Stifle Condo Demand | www.nuwireinvestor.com
Despite the new Fannie and Freddie regulations restricting mortgage financing, a condo project by Standard Pacific in Torrance, California is thriving. The success comes from knowing their buyer and structuring financing options.
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Who is kidding who regarding a recovery in commercial real estate
October 18, 2009
U.S. Helps Commercial Real Real Estate Lenders Pretend and Extend
October 15, 2009
The Jury Is Still Out On General Growth
October 8, 2009
FDIC to create value "mark" by selling Corus portfolio
September 24, 2009
The Condo-Hotel Gone Bad: A Particular Corner of Hell
August 24, 2009