ArchiveJanuary 2012

January 17, 2012

The Mortgage Finance Act of 2011, Counterproductive to Housing Reform

By Tony Salloum
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17January

Mortgage Finance Act of 2011 – legislation submitted by Sen. Johnny Isakson with little chance of passing congressional scrutiny; the act is, unfortunately, an example of political showmanship, appealing to public opinion on a critical policy issue. Furthermore, the Act clutters the congressional to-do list, regarding housing reform.
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January 16, 2012

The US Rental Market – Why Renting is a WIN-WIN.

By Jacob Thomason
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16January

So, you’ve rented, and maybe you’ve already owned a home, but, you’re back on the renting side.  Somewhere, deep down, you’re questioning the economics of this decision and trying to determine if you should make the plunge to become a homeowner.  After all, isn’t that the American dream? Not according to the census data, which has been continuing a trend towards...