Local elections: View from Medway Residents in Medway say safety in their local community will be a big factor in how they vote on 5 May. Read more on BBC News
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Avg. local, US rate on fixed mortgages rise
Avg. local, US rate on fixed mortgages rise Rates on local mortgages rose this week, while national fixed mortgages were essentially unchanged this week. Local and national average on the 30-year fixed loan stayed below 5 percent. Read more on The Cincinnati Enquirer
Local Housing Market Bucks National Trend
Local Housing Market Bucks National Trend Mortgage rates have dropped to a 50-year-low, but that’s not all that fell. The real estate market took a big hit last month, plummeting almost 30 percent, a steep decrease after the home buyer tax credit expired. But according to some realtors, the grim picture being painted on the [...]
Local Housing Market Making a Comeback
Local Housing Market Making a Comeback Locally, the housing and building markets weren’t as bad off as they were in other areas of the country. Still, the La Crosse area has some tough times to overcome. Read more on WKBT La Crosse
Local Housing Market Appears Promising
Local Housing Market Appears Promising The local market for new construction looks promising, despite national reports. The New Construction Housing Reports, released Wednesday, showed a 17 percent decrease nationwide in permits pulled for the month of May. In Mahoning County, the number decreased only slightly, and new home starts in Trumbull County grew this year. [...]
State takes local money
State takes local money Sacramento just took over $1.3 million from San Rafael, and there’s only a slim chance the city will ever get a cent back. However, city leaders anticipated the loss earlier this year when balancing the budget in January, so no further cuts are needed to make up for the loss. Read [...]
Is The Local Housing Market Stabilizing?
Is The Local Housing Market Stabilizing? Above: Home values in San Diego are rising at a higher rate than almost every other market in the nation. Is this a sign the local real estate market is stabilizing? San Diego Union-Tribune Staff Writer Roger Showley joins us to explain what’s happening with local real estate. Read [...]