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Before You Take That New Housing Credit . . .

Part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 authorizes a tax credit of up to $7,500 for qualified first-time home buyers. Based on the questions I'm getting from readers, many people are ready to jump on this money like Scooby-Doo panting after Scooby Snacks.

Posted to washingtonpost.com (Weblog) by washingtonpost.com on 08-16-2008
Fair Game: A Bond Market, Starved for Sunshine

Nowhere is disclosure more urgent than in the $2.6 trillion municipal securities market, an arena where information is scant.

Posted to nytimes.com (Weblog) by nytimes.com on 08-16-2008
Fair Game: A Bond Market, Starved for Sunshine

Nowhere is disclosure more urgent than in the $2.6 trillion municipal securities market, an arena where information is scant.

Posted to partners.userland.com (Weblog) by partners.userland.com on 08-16-2008
Dr. Doom

Two years ago, Nouriel Roubini predicted the current economic crisis. Now he sees things becoming far worse.

Posted to nytimes.com (Weblog) by nytimes.com on 08-15-2008
Dr. Doom

Two years ago, Nouriel Roubini predicted the current economic crisis. Now he sees things becoming far worse.

Posted to partners.userland.com (Weblog) by partners.userland.com on 08-15-2008
Think of Tax Credit as 15-Year Loan, And Rethink Whether You Need It

Lots of folks have been asking me whether the much-touted first-time homebuyer tax credit is worth taking.

Posted to washingtonpost.com (Weblog) by washingtonpost.com on 08-13-2008
Mortgage Giants Find a Bright Spot in Rental Financing

Financing for multifamily housing represents only a small portion of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s business, but it has been positive for both of them.

Posted to nytimes.com (Weblog) by nytimes.com on 08-12-2008
Mortgage Giants Find a Bright Spot in Rental Financing

Financing for multifamily housing represents only a small portion of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s business, but it has been positive for both of them.

Posted to partners.userland.com (Weblog) by partners.userland.com on 08-12-2008
Mechanism for Credit Is Still Stuck

Until securitization revives, many experts say that borrowers seeking mortgages, student loans and car loans will continue to see interest rates rise.

Posted to nytimes.com (Weblog) by nytimes.com on 08-12-2008
Mechanism for Credit Is Still Stuck

Until securitization revives, many experts say that borrowers seeking mortgages, student loans and car loans will continue to see interest rates rise.

Posted to partners.userland.com (Weblog) by partners.userland.com on 08-12-2008

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