Article: Patch Launches National Effort To Chronicle Local Economic Struggles - Essex-Middle River, MD Patch

Patch Launches National Effort To Chronicle Local Economic Struggles - Essex-Middle River, MD Patch
http://essex.patch.com/articles/patch-launches-national-effort-to-chronicle-local-economic-struggles-7

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Article: Mortgage mess: Free Press uncovers widespread foreclosure dumping by Freddie/Fannie | MLive.com

Mortgage mess: Free Press uncovers widespread foreclosure dumping by Freddie/Fannie | MLive.com
http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2011/08/mortgage_mess_free_press_uncov.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+michigan-elections+%28Michigan+Elections+News%29

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NYTimes: At Vacant Homes, Foraging for Fruit

From The New York Times:

At Vacant Homes, Foraging for Fruit

Some urban foragers have turned their focus to the produce ready to be picked at abandoned or foreclosed homes.

http://nyti.ms/r2895H

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NYTimes: Low Rates May Do Little to Entice Nervous Consumers

From The New York Times:

Low Rates May Do Little to Entice Nervous Consumers

Low interest rates, which usually persuade consumers to spend, are not working this time for reasons including anxiety over jobs and tighter lending standards.

http://nyti.ms/nftULp

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NYTimes: Borrowing in Retirement

From The New York Times:

MORTGAGES: Borrowing in Retirement

About a third of households headed by someone 65 and older have a mortgage, according to the latest census data.

http://nyti.ms/qanQTK

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Kentucky pension fund walloped on Wall Street | The Courier-Journal | courier-journal.com

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20110813/NEWS02/308130065/Kentucky-pension-fund-walloped-Wall-Street

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NYTimes: A Polarizing Polar Bear Investigation

From The New York Times:

EDITORIAL: A Polarizing Polar Bear Investigation

The validity of a government biologist's study of polar bears and global warming has been questioned. But this is really just a sideshow to the reality of climate change.

http://nyti.ms/qjt6YL

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Article: Mortgage Rates Fall Again, 30-year Near Record Low

Mortgage Rates Fall Again, 30-year Near Record Low
http://www.wsaw.com/news/headlines/Mortgage_Rates_Fall_Again_30-year_Near_Record_Low_127525808.html

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NYTimes: For Bank of America, Countrywide Bankruptcy Is Still an Option

From The New York Times:

DEALBOOK: For Bank of America, Countrywide Bankruptcy Is Still an Option

Mounting losses at Countrywide might overwhelm Bank of America. The best strategy, the Deal Professor says, would appear to be to throw Countrywide into bankruptcy.

http://nyti.ms/p9d1TJ

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NYTimes: Economic Crisis Will Leave Scars That Last for Years

From The New York Times:

WAY OF THE WORLD: Economic Crisis Will Leave Scars That Last for Years

Prolonged economic slowdowns make their mark not only through the pain they cause while we are in the middle of them; they have a permanent, and largely malignant, impact.

http://nyti.ms/rsGgHj

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Article: United States homes got fewer foreclosure warnings in July | MLive.com

United States homes got fewer foreclosure warnings in July | MLive.com
http://www.mlive.com/news/us-world/index.ssf/2011/08/united_states_homes_got_fewer.html

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NYTimes: U.S. Seeks Ideas on Renting Out Foreclosed Property

From The New York Times:

U.S. Seeks Ideas on Renting Out Foreclosed Property

The Obama administration wants to turn properties into rentals to be sold in bulk or managed by someone else.

http://nyti.ms/q7QSSW

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Article: Worst Not Over For Banks. But It's Not 2008 - The Triad News Story - WXII The Triad

Worst Not Over For Banks. But It's Not 2008 - The Triad News Story - WXII The Triad
http://www.wxii12.com/r/28813001/detail.html

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Article: Can you refinance with your equity? - Action News 5 - Memphis, Tennessee

Can you refinance with your equity? - Action News 5 - Memphis, Tennessee
http://www.wmctv.com/story/15236562/can-you-refinance-with-your-equity

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Article: H&R Block settles Massachusetts subprime mortgage probe - WPHL

H&R Block settles Massachusetts subprime mortgage probe - WPHL
http://www.myphl17.com/news/sns-rt-us-hrblock-optionontre77846s-20110809,0,2778930.story

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