very disturbing and potentially damaging trend seems to be emerging in several real estate markets across the country. People are being urged to go into foreclosure. That’s very bad advice
Spirit of the Marathon
On Thursday, you can catch a one-night-only screening of a documentary that attempts to explain why so many people want to run 26.2 miles to prove their athleticism. “Spirit of the Marathon” follows six runners as they prepare for the race in Chicago. Some of the runners are experts. Others are newbies, including a single […]
mortgage applications see minor dip
The mortgage Bankers Association announced that purchase applications fell 0.3 percent while refinancing activity was down three percent from the previous week.
Update on HR 5140, The Economic Stimulus Plan
The economic stimulus package, HR 5140, is headed for the White House next week. Once signed, lenders can take the housing provisions into effect and individual taxpayers can expect to receive the rebate checks as soon as May 2008.
One dead in fire at Guilford group home
Guilford police say a woman has died after a fire broke out in a privately owned group home. Natick man convicted in nightclub slaying BOSTON A Natick man was found guilty yesterday of murdering a nightclub security chief at a club on Lansdowne Street in 2006, according […]
Federal Reserve Slashes Funds Rate to 3.0%
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC, Fed) decided to reduce the Fed Funds Rate to 3.0%.
Welch proposes temporary relief at the pump
U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., has proposed suspending the purchase of oil for the country’s oil reserve to give drivers short-term relief from rising gas prices at the pump. After School Coordinator The Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the daily operation of a YWCA After School Program, […]