Presidential Pads

An interesting piece from Yahoo! Real Estate that details homes of the U.S. Presidents prior to moving to the White House.  It is not Northwoods’ oriented but I found it interesting:

http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/homes-of-us-presidents.html

 

Why the Foreclosure Deal May Not Be So Hot After All

An interesting read from Rolling Stone.  When one gets to the details of the plan, it is not nearly attractive as it was sold:

http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/blogs/taibblog/why-the-foreclosure-deal-may-not-be-so-hot-after-all-20120209

Wisconsin Home Sales Report – January 2012

Home sales are up.  Unfortunately, prices have yet to start perking up.  Northeast Wisconsin seems to be hottest while central and northern Wisconsin seem to be the slowest.  Overall, it is a good sign that the market is perking up here in Wisconsin.  From the Wisconsin REALTORS Association (WRA).

WRA Report – January 2012

January Data Charts

 

Fewer Households Behind in Mortgages

An article regarding Wisconsin homeowners and mortgages.  Fewer are falling behind:

http://www.jsonline.com/business/fewer-households-behind-in-mortgage-payments-ca47mae-139446848.html

Good News for Vets

Some positive news from the recent bank settlement regarding veterans:

http://www.dsnews.com/articles/ag-settlement-brings-relief-to-military-members-2012-02-14

Home Prices Decline Slowing

An article from Zillow that says that while home prices nationally are still declining, they are not declining as fast.

http://www.dsnews.com/articles/home-values-declined-11-percent-for-fourth-quarter-2012-02-10

$25 B Settlement Announced

An article from Forbes regarding the $25B bank settlement:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/danielfisher/2012/02/09/states-feds-to-announce-25-billion-mortgage-settlement/