In the News- Protesters target Apple stores in 'ethical iPhone' campaign February 8, 2012Apple is facing demonstrations on Thursday at a half-dozen of its retail stores around the world from customers concerned about how Apple's suppliers treat their factory workers in China and other overseas locations. […]
- Groupon stock plunges on net loss February 8, 2012Welcome to the big leagues, Groupon. Shareholders punished the stock in after-hours trading Wednesday after the daily deals site posted a surprise loss for its first quarter as a public company. […]
- New nuclear reactors set to be OK'd for Georgia February 8, 2012The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is expected to approve licenses to build two new nuclear reactors Thursday, the first approvals in over 30 years. […]
- Caesar's stock closes up 70% in debut February 8, 2012Shares of Caesar's Entertainment nearly doubled in the casino operator's public debut Wednesday and closed up 70%. […]
- Protesters target Apple stores in 'ethical iPhone' campaign February 8, 2012
housing Archive
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Housing – The Party That Won’t Start
Posted on February 18, 2009 | 1 CommentToday, Obama announced his housing rescue plan. It basically boiled down helping out “responsible” home builders by giving them access to low cost financing so long as they are not... -
The Double Journey Stimulus Plan
Posted on February 2, 2009 | 1 CommentBefore I write this post, I will admit I have not read in detail the plan in front of Congress. Part of this is my cynicism. I know I will... -
Worst Housing Markets for 2009
Posted on December 22, 2008 | No CommentsFortune published their predictions for the worst housing markets in 2009. Not surprising to me eight of the ten cities are based in California. Number one on the list of... -
In Bear Markets, Everyone Loses Money
Posted on December 7, 2008 | No CommentsBear markets are very dangerous. No matter what side of a trade you take, you can lose money. Even if you yourself are a bear, chances are you will lose... -
US Unveils Idiotic Mortgage Plan
Posted on November 11, 2008 | 3 CommentsIn another stupid move, the US government outlined a plan to help borrowers get better terms on their mortgages. The basic gist of the solution is that through Fannie and... -
Why Recessions Are a Good Thing
Posted on September 28, 2008 | 5 CommentsOne of the things that bothers me a lot when I hear people speak of the need to do something immediately is the fear of recession. Recessions are not bad... -
How We Got Here and Where We Are Going
Posted on September 25, 2008 | 6 CommentsThe government is trying to do their best to create a plan to get us out of the mess that they put us in. Still, nothing is passed yet so... -
The Problem With Any Plan
Posted on September 23, 2008 | No CommentsWe are getting closer and closer to finalizing this huge bailout. I’ll be happy to talk about it as it gets closer to becoming reality which it unfortunately will by... -
Should the Government Have Saved Fannie and Freddie?
Posted on September 8, 2008 | 4 CommentsI’m sure you know what I’m going to answer about this before I answer it because you know how I feel about governments stepping in to “save” private businesses. And... -
We Are Nowhere Near Bottom
Posted on August 31, 2008 | 2 CommentsLots of housing data has come out lately, some of it is actually kind of positive. Home sales were actually up this past month and the rate of price drops...