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  • Hospitals find cure for steep hikes (Independent Online)

    Most private hospital groups have agreed to soften their tariff increases after asking for price hikes of between nine and 15 percent, Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang says.
    2008-01-25 05:58:43
  • All Aboard the Home Foreclosure Bus Tour (ABC News)

    The tours take home buyers to a number of foreclosed properties.
    2008-01-25 06:01:01
  • Stimulus effort to benefit local housing market (Contra Costa Times)

    WASHINGTON -- A component of the government's tentative economic stimulus package announced Thursday would give an immediate lift to buyers and sellers in higher-priced housing markets.
    2008-01-25 06:13:06
  • Bush Says He's `Realistic' About Stimulus Timetable (Update1)

    Bloomberg - He said lawmakers should let states issue tax-exempt bonds to provide more money for troubled borrowers to refinance home loans. The government also needs to strengthen regulatory oversight of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government ...
    2008-01-22 01:01:00
  • A Jumbo-sized stimulus for Bay Area real estate

    San Jose Mercury News - Cheaper Loans for Bay Area Homes: A bipartisan economic stimulus plan will include tax refunds ranging from $600 to $1,200 and massive relief for Bay Area residents looking to buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage. The plan will give ...
    2008-01-24 02:39:00
  • Stimulus Package: What's In, What's Not

    Associated Press - Existing Single-Family Home Sales Drop How the Rebate Works Wall Street Extends Its Rebound Stimulus Package ... Allow more subprime mortgage holders to refinance into federally insured loans by raising the limit on Federal Housing ...
    2008-01-24 03:29:00
  • Stimulus deal would help California homebuyers with jumbo mortgages

    Inside Bay Area - The economic stimulus package announced this morning by congressional leaders includes major relief for Bay Area residents looking to buy a home or refinance an existing jumbo mortgage. In addition to rebates of $600 to $1,200 for most taxpayers ...
    2008-01-24 03:01:00
  • Low Interest Rates Spur Mortgage Refinancing

    KLAS-TV - Homes sales may get a boost when the fed's recent interest rate drop translates into mortgage rates. The cut will make it easier for many people to get into a new home and will also enable people to refinance to avoid future hardship. Several loan ...
    2008-01-24 03:36:00
  • Analysts predict wave of home refinancing

    Financial Times - Karen Shaw Petrou, at federal financial analytics, said a big problem now was the sharp drop in house prices “which means many borrowers have current mortgages well above the actual value of their home”. This meant they could not refinance ...
    2008-01-24 04:41:00
  • Homeowners rushing to refinance mortgages

    MSNBC - Dougherty hopes to refinance two home loans he holds on the house. He would like to combine them into a single 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and has discussed his situation with a loan officer friend. Dougherty's calculations indicate a lower valuation ...
    2008-01-24 03:15:00
  • California Governor Schwarzenegger Applauds Federal Bipartisan ... - All American Patriots (press release)

    California Governor Schwarzenegger Applauds Federal Bipartisan ...All American Patriots (press release), Sweden - 5 hours ago... leaders raised the limit on federal home mortgage loans. This will help families at risk of foreclosure refinance into more secure government loans. ...
    2008-01-25 12:55:21
  • Australia Property Trust Bond Risk Falls as Mirvac Raises Funds - Turkish Daily News (subscription)

    Australia Property Trust Bond Risk Falls as Mirvac Raises FundsTurkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - 4 hours ago... which have seen their share prices plunge as they struggle to refinance debt. Mirvac Group Ltd., an Australian property trust and home builder, ...
    2008-01-25 01:11:46
  • $150 billion plan gets OK - Reno Gazette Journal

    $150 billion plan gets OKReno Gazette Journal, NV - 3 hours ago"Fun money is something you'll like to spend on casinos or entertainment. You're not going to refinance a home or buy an SUV with it. ...
    2008-01-25 02:05:02
  • Stimulus deal would help California home buyers with jumbo mortgages - Contra Costa Times

    Stimulus deal would help California home buyers with jumbo mortgagesContra Costa Times, CA - 3 hours ago... this morning by congressional leaders includes major relief for Bay Area residents looking to buy a home or refinance an existing jumbo mortgage. ...
    2008-01-25 02:42:36
  • Liverpool stadium latest: Is this Anfield? - Liverpool Echo

    Liverpool stadium latest: Is this Anfield?Liverpool Echo, UK - 2 hours agoBut while the designs for Liverpool's new home are now in place, the fans are still awaiting details of how it will be paid for. The refinancing package ...
    2008-01-25 03:17:04