Tag Archives: Federal Budget

Americans’ Housing Hope Will Be Dashed, Poll Suggests

Posted on June 20, 2012 by sheri

Too soon? Consumers are optimistic about the U.S. residential real estate market but optimism is outpacing reality, a survey out Wednesday from real estate website Trulia shows. Many people — too many — apparently have visions of moving into well-appointed … Continue reading →

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Clinton Sees California ‘Roaring Back’

Posted on May 6, 2012 by sheri

The only president who has balanced the U.S. federal budget since 1960 expressed cautious optimism about economic recovery in California during his speech in Silicon Valley Thursday.  “California will come roaring back,” former President Bill Clinton said. “It will come … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Settlement Saves FHA From Bailout

Posted on February 14, 2012 by sheri

If you look deep inside the 2013 federal budget (Appendix P. 636-ish) released today, it looks as if the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is asking for a cash bailout for the first time its 78-year history. A $688 million bailout … Continue reading →

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Federal Land Up for Budget Grabs

Posted on July 16, 2011 by sheri

By LAURA MECKLER White House and congressional negotiators, hunting for savings in the federal budget, recently came upon a juicy target: a 387-acre tract of land in the heart of ritzy West Los Angeles. It could be worth billions. For … Continue reading →

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