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Category Archives: Economics
A Rabbi’s Take On The News
Rabbi Brad Hirschfield has a video on the Washington Post about President Obama’s plans for the mortgage market. The rabbi has no special expertise in the mortgage market. Instead, he’s evaluating the wording of recent business news. The rabbi condemns … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, R. Brad Hirschfield
Tagged chairman of the federal reserve, mortgage market, rabbi brad hirschfield, rick perry, tough talk
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Blowing Through Your Inheritance
A Catholic priest who converted to Judaism said: “Teaching is a rewarding task, but in America a teacher is a long way down the community ladder. He has no prestige or vital influence. American Jews in particular find it difficult … Continue reading
Posted in Economics
Tagged american jews, financial circumstances, new york state legislature, rewarding task, vital influence, york state legislature
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Reasons For The Texan Economic Boom
How is the real estate market different in Texas than in California? Well, much of California’s land, particularly by the coast, is off-limits to development. With less land available to develop, land prices in California have skyrocketed over the past … Continue reading
Posted in California, Dennis Prager, Economics, Real Estate, Texas
Tagged boom and bust, bureau of economic analysis, Dennis Prager, dramatic realignment, industrial powerhouse, Thomas Sowell
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Homeowners In Distress Get A Break
I fail to be heartbroken that millions of Americans bought more home than they could afford and that they are now struggling to stay in it. Why should I care about people’s bad financial decisions? Why is the decision to … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Real Estate
Tagged bad decision, bad decisions, financial decisions, price declines, repossessed houses, york times reports
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More People Renting, Fewer People Owning
I cover real estate, refinance and mortgages here: Home Values Fall As Foreclosures Rise Time To Raise FHA Downpayments? Perverse Incentives In The Housing Market Retiring Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Who Profits From Jumbo Mortgages? Do You A Debt-Free Retirement? … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Real Estate
Tagged existing home sales decline, mortgage adviser, mortgage consumers, mortgage fraud, mortgage meltdown, state ags
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The Housing Boom and Bust: Revised Edition by Thomas Sowell
Get the book here. People charged higher interest rates than average also have higher rates of payments, defaults and foreclosures. The market has accurately assessed the risks. (Pg. 6) From Pg. 16-17: While housing payments often made up more than … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Real Estate, Thomas Sowell
Tagged boom and bust, conventional mortgages, lower mortgage, mortgage loan applicants, mortgage loan requirements, subprime mortgages
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Endgame: The End of the Debt SuperCycle and How It Changes Everything
On his radio show today, Dennis Prager talks to John Mauldin, renowned financial expert and analyst. His free weekly e-newsletter, Thoughts from the Frontline, has over a million subscribers. His new book, already a best seller, is Endgame: The End … Continue reading
Posted in Dennis Prager, Economics
Tagged bank crisis, Dennis Prager, human greed, intents and purposes, john mauldin, sub prime loans
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The Great American Bank Robbery
On his show today, Dennis Prager said, “I’ve been blessed with great friends and all of them beat up on themselves at times. Yes, you can do it too much, but that person is going to be a better person … Continue reading
Posted in Dennis Prager, Economics
Tagged bank robbery, Dennis Prager, goldman sachs, nancy pelosi, paul sperry, phil angelides
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