This past month (February 2013), the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published their Disparate Impact Rule as an amendment to the Fair Housing Act. Under …
Big Banks Reporting Record Profits, Thanks to Dodd/Frank
“May you live in interesting times.” This ominous Chinese proverb can certainly describe the credit implosion and subsequent recession we’ve weathered. It could also describe the …
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A Bursting Bond Bubble Would Mean Higher Interest Rates
On December 12, 2012, CNN Money published an article by Hibah Yousuf, entitled, The Next Big Opportunity; Bond Bubble Bursting. The article explains how three of the world’s biggest …
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What Will 2013 Bring to The Housing Market? Industry Experts Share Their Predictions.
The New Year is here! And people all over the country have made their New Year’s Resolutions to do such things as exercise more, lose 10 pounds, and…purchase a new …
Public Service Announcement For Those Who Suffered Losses Due To Hurricane Sandy
(Originally published 11/20/12.) In the wake of the terrible devastation from Hurricane Sandy, there is help available to those directly affected. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that …
ATTN Realtors and Attorneys: IMPORTANT INFORMATION Regarding Hurricane Sandy and Your Closings
(Originally published 10/30/12.) I hope everyone made it through Hurricane Sandy with minimal damage. As a result of Hurricane Sandy, and in reference to your clients who are currently …