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A private equity in political reformWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 11:52PMBeijing -- Numbers in China are hard to come by, and statistics everywhere are notoriously worse than lies. However, the trend is certain – China is in the middle of a Private Equity (PE) craze.

Upside-down mortgages get refinancing help in new Obama administration programWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:28PMWith more than half the homes in Inland Southern California worth less than their mortgages, the region could benefit from a federal refinancing program launched this week that aims to lower mortgages.

Good time to shorten your mortgage?Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:02PMLower rates on 15-year mortgages are presenting an attractive option: Trading in 30-year loans for shorter versions.

Pending Home Sales Rise in JulyWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 5:07PMFollowing a sharp drop in the months immediately after expiration of the home buyer tax credit, pending home sales have modestly risen, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Investor Hunger for Apt. Properties Still Sharp in Second-Half 2010Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 4:43PMMultifamily property in major metro markets continue to be the asset of choice for many commercial real estate investors, with momentum fueled by a number of large late-summer sales transactions following a solid first half of 2010. Public and private...

David GlassWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:39PM(Editor's note: The Argus-Courier asked each of the four candidates for Mayor, to complete a questionnaire. This is David Glass' complete response.)

Mortgage Bonds Decline in U.S. After Home Refinancings Outpace ExpectationWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:29PMMortgage bonds with U.S. government guarantees fell relative to Treasuries after data showed more homeowners with low interest rates refinancing than some analysts expected.

Home Buying Up In Week, But Down 40 Percent In YearWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:07AMAmericans applied to buy homes at the highest pace last week since May, but more than eight of every 10 loan requests was for a refinancing, Mortgage Bankers Association data show on Wednesday.

Dangers of walking away from your mortgageMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:00AMUnderwater homeowners who skip out on their mortgages face a slew of consequences.