Marketing Manager for geotechnical firm
May 28, 2008
Our client, a rapidly growing geotechnical and Materials Testing and Inspection organization located in the Seattle Washington area has an excellent opportunity for a Marketing Manager. Responsibilities include: Develop and maintain an increasing po…… From Afterthought to Essential Though it may […]
Fed's Stern Says Inflation Expectations Based on How Fed Raises Rates
May 28, 2008
Minneapolis Fed President Gary Stern said on Wednesday that
inflation expectations will be determined by how the
Federal Reserve raises rates.
Fed Governor Mishkin Resigns Post
May 28, 2008
Federal Governor Frederic S. Mishkin submitted his
resignation today to President George W. Bush. Mishkin will be
leaving his post on Aug. 31, 2008.
NAR and DOJ Reach 10-Year Settlement of MLS Anti-Trust Suit
May 28, 2008
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Tuesday that it had
reached a proposed settlement with the National Association of Realtors
(NAR) to end a long-simmering dispute over the use of multiple
listings on the Internet.
Lenders Facing Repurchase Demands from Investors
May 28, 2008
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that mortgage
lenders are facing an assault on yet another front as the
mortgage debacle rolls on.
Economist Calls April U.S. Durable Goods Report "Awfully Strong"
May 28, 2008
The surprising 2.5% increase in April durable goods
excluding transport as well as the 4.2% advance in core capital goods
makes for a strong report that contrasts with the ISM manufacturing data,
economists say.
Economic News Impacts Both Short- and Long-Term Rates; Applications Drop
May 28, 2008
Long- and short-term interest rates
each moved slightly during the week ended May 22 on the basis of larger
economic news according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market
Survey.
U.S. Treasury's Steel Calls for More Financial Education
May 28, 2008
Increased financial literacy from consumers would
have helped dampen some of the effects of the subprime housing
crisis, according to Robert K. Steel, U.S. undersecretary for
domestic finance, on Wednesday.
Weekly Mortgage Applications Decline 4.6%
May 28, 2008
Weekly mortgage applications in the United States
fell in the week ending May 23, according to data from the Mortgage
Bankers’ Association (MBA) on Wednesday, which said applications declined
by 4.6% week-over-week.
Wednesday's Events: U.S. Durable Goods, Fed Speakers, Mortgage Applications
May 28, 2008
Some weekly U.S. retail and mortgage data kicks off the day followed
by the release of durable goods orders and some Fed speakers. The
Canadian economic front looks light with some tourism reports from
Statistics Canada and a 23-year bond auction from the Bank of Canada.
Meanwhile, Europeans will be looking out for German CPI figures.
Refinance Mortgage Application Activity Declines
May 28, 2008
While the market is still showing signs of unsteadiness, Quicken Loans Chief Economist Bob Walters finds a silver lining in FHA loans.
Rent or Buy? More Renters Choose Buying a Home
May 28, 2008
Staunch advocate for renting over buying housing, NY Times reporter David Leonhardt renounces his stance and buys his first home; extensive analysis of renting versus buying.
Renovation Spending Across 10 Major Centres Up by $2 Billion in 2007
May 28, 2008
OTTAWA, Ontario, May 22, 2008 — An estimated 1.5 million households in 10 major Canadian centres surveyed indicated they completed renovations last year that cost an average of more than $12,800, according to the Renovation and Home Purchase Survey released today by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
New Affordable Housing Opens for Langley Seniors
May 28, 2008
LANGLEY, British Columbia, May 22, 2008 — Seniors in Langley now have access to 58 new affordable homes after federal, provincial and community partners celebrated the official opening today of Evergreen Timbers, a $17.2-million assisted living development.
Three Affordable Housing Projects Open in Waterloo Region
May 28, 2008
KITCHENER, Ontario, May 22, 2008 — Three new affordable housing projects in Waterloo Region, which will create a total of 166 affordable housing units under the Canada – Ontario Affordable Housing Program, were officially opened today by the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the Region of Waterloo.
Kingston to Benefit From 73 New Affordable Homes
May 28, 2008
KINGSTON, Ontario, May 22, 2008 — The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the City of Kingston today celebrated more than $5.1 million in funding for affordable housing in Kingston. This funding will help create 73 new affordable rental units in two Kingston projects.
Seniors Housing Development Opens in Vanderhoof
May 28, 2008
VANDERHOOF, British Columbia, May 21, 2008 — Seniors in Vanderhoof now have access to more affordable housing options with today’s opening of Riverside Place, a $4.1-million, 32-unit development offering assisted living apartments and the first Seniors’ Supportive Housing program apartments to open in the North.
“The Government of Canada is committed to making affordable …
New Seniors Housing Complex and Primary Health Care Centre Opens its Doors in Edmonton
May 28, 2008
EDMONTON, Alberta, May 20, 2008 — Community partners gathered in Edmonton today to celebrate the grand opening of Centre de santé Saint-Thomas Health Centre. This $25 million project will provide supportive housing and assisted living programs for seniors, as well as a primary health care centre offering health promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation programs to the …