Monday, December 24, 2007

Las Vegas Real Estate News

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Fraud Seen as a Driver In Wave of Foreclosures

Posted: 23 Dec 2007 11:00 PM CST

Shady mortgage schemes -- some highly sophisticated -- are costing banks billions and help explain why defaults and foreclosures are rocking Wall Street and the economy.

Slow Building of a Rescue Plan For Struggling Homeowners

Posted: 23 Dec 2007 11:00 PM CST

In April, little-known regulator Sheila Bair began pushing an idea to freeze interest rates for borrowers. Seven months later, Bush announced a deal to tackle the housing meltdown that looks a lot like her initial proposal.

Iglesias Razes House After It Fails to Sell

Posted: 23 Dec 2007 11:00 PM CST

Singer Julio Iglesias had hoped to get $25 million for his home, but knocked it down instead and will rebuild. Plus, Japanese-born couturier Kenzo Takada is asking $17.3 million for his custom-built Parisian mansion.

Five Banks to Refinance New England Subprime Loans

Posted: 23 Dec 2007 11:00 PM CST

The lenders said they would make available $125 million to refinance mortgages that are scheduled to reset at higher rates, under a plan coordinated by the Federal Reserve Bank's Boston branch.

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