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May 18, 2012 - 8:46 pm | Wall Street Journal

Should You Keep Secrets From Your Real Estate Agent? New!

May 18, 2012 - 4:59 pm | Wall Street Journal

Chelsea's Perennial Inspiration New!

May 18, 2012 - 3:49 pm | Wall Street Journal

Alpine Retreat in New Zealand New!

May 18, 2012 - 7:37 am | Wall Street Journal

'Painted Lady' for $2.295 Million New!

May 18, 2012 - 3:23 am | Wall Street Journal

Freddie Sued by Its Biggest Mortgage... New!

May 18, 2012 - 7:46 pm | MortgageDaily.com

A lawsuit has been filed against the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. and its conservator-regulator by the secondary lender's biggest mortgage insurance counterparty. At issue is the interpretation of the maximum coverage for a pool of loans.The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin....

MGIC Loosens Restricted Markets RequirementsMay 18, 2012 - 6:47 pm

Credit and debt-to-income ratio requirements have been eased in the country's most struggling real estate markets by Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp. The move is a result of market improvement.Current guidelines require a minimum credit score of 720 in markets where restricted underwriting guidelines are in place.The limitation... New!

May 18, 2012 - 6:47 pm | MortgageDaily.com

Record Mortgage Rates Poised for Another New LowMay 17, 2012 - 10:47 pm

The good news is that fixed mortgage rates fell to the lowest levels on record and are already on their way to setting another new low -- with a sub-3 percent rate in site for the 15-year mortgage.The bad news is that the stock market is on its way to the lowest point this year. There were no records set, however, for adjustable... New!

May 17, 2012 - 10:47 pm | MortgageDaily.com

Record Low for 10-Year Treasury YieldMay 17, 2012 - 9:29 pm

Thanks to the sovereign debt crisis in Europe, the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note fell to the lowest level on record.The 10-year yield closed at 1.70 percent Thursday, according to data from the Department of the Treasury.The yield sank 6 basis points from Wednesday.... New!

May 17, 2012 - 9:29 pm | MortgageDaily.com

Opposing Views on Principal ReductionMay 17, 2012 - 7:51 pm

The various programs and proposals to reduce the principal loan balance on mortgages to deeply underwater borrowers would improve the equity position of some homeowners while leaving other seemingly similar borrowers with negative equity.On the one hand, some argue, borrowers who haven't made their payments on time would benefit... New!

May 17, 2012 - 7:51 pm | MortgageDaily.com

So, How's that HARP Competition Working... New!

May 18, 2012 - 10:56 pm | By | Nat'l Mortgage News

You remember the HARP program, don't you? Originally, the idea was to refinance current but high LTV Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac borrowers into new, lower-rate loans-provided they were current. Home values (and lack of equity) reeked havoc on the concept so Uncle Sam took the LTV girdle off....

Hate the CFPB's LO Comp Proposal? Sign This PetitionMay 18, 2012 - 4:46 pm

Loan officers and brokers are none too thrilled with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's 37-page proposal on altering the way loan officers, brokers, and lenders are compensated on all mortgage transactions.... New!

May 18, 2012 - 4:46 pm | By | Nat'l Mortgage News

LOs Conflicted Over GOP's Desire to Kill HUD?May 17, 2012 - 5:40 pm

Based on the comments appearing on our blogs and message boards, loan officers and mortgage brokers are overwhelmingly Republican. They don't like too much regulation and given what's transpired because of Dodd-Frank (regarding loan officer compensation) they're fighting an uphill battle concerning how much money they can earn.... New!

May 17, 2012 - 5:40 pm | By | Nat'l Mortgage News

LOs Conflicted Over GOP's Desire to Kill HUD?May 17, 2012 - 5:19 pm

Based on the comments appearing on our blogs and message boards, loan officers and mortgage brokers are overwhelmingly Republican. They don't like too much regulation and given what's transpired because of Dodd-Frank (regarding loan officer compensation) they're fighting an uphill battle concerning how much money they can earn.... New!

May 17, 2012 - 5:19 pm | By | Nat'l Mortgage News

Is Wholesale Mortgage Lending Hot?May 16, 2012 - 5:21 pm

The other day a mortgage recruiter made a blunt statement to us: "Wholesale lending is really hot right now." Of course, given what's happened to the mortgage business the past few years and all the blame being placed on brokers for crappy loan quality, such a statement might be taken with a grain of salt.... New!

May 16, 2012 - 5:21 pm | By | Nat'l Mortgage News

Apple Rebrands Itself as iRenewable with... New!

May 18, 2012 - 7:29 pm | Top Tech News

Some Apples will be green. Apple data centers, that is. The technology giant has announced that its new half-million-square-foot data center in Maiden, N.C., will only use electricity that has been generated by renewable energy. The company said that the Maiden facility will be "the most environmentally sound data center ever ...

Comcast Suspends Xfinity Broadband Data CapMay 18, 2012 - 7:07 pm

Comcast has suspended its 250 GB monthly data usage threshold for its Xfinity broadband customers and plans to begin trials of new multi-tiered Xfinity data service featuring a minimum data allotment of 300 GB per month in selected U.S. markets. The nation's largest broadband service provider said the change is being driven pri... New!

May 18, 2012 - 7:07 pm | Top Tech News

9 Million Pre-Orders for Samsung Galaxy S III ReportedMay 18, 2012 - 5:39 pm

Samsung, the world's No. 1 mobile-phone maker, appears to have another hit device on its hands even before it goes on store shelves overseas at the end of the month. The Galaxy S III, the latest flagship phone from the South Korean electronics giant, has already racked up 9 million pre-orders, according to a report published i... New!

May 18, 2012 - 5:39 pm | Top Tech News

Facebook Hit with $15 Billion Privacy Class Action SuitMay 18, 2012 - 4:45 pm

Facebook is now a publicly traded company -- and it's also under legal fire. Beyond Yahoo's patent litigation against the social media giant, Facebook is the subject of a class action suit over privacy concerns. Facebook users on Friday filed an amended consolidated class action complaint in federal court in San Jose, Calif. Th... New!

May 18, 2012 - 4:45 pm | Top Tech News

Twitter Supports 'Do Not Track'May 18, 2012 - 4:17 pm

The "Do Not Track" movement has one more corporate supporter. On Thursday, leading social media site Twitter announced that it will honor requests from users who do not want their online behavior monitored and reported. With this action, Twitter becomes an official supporter of the voluntary privacy initiative for U.S. companie... New!

May 18, 2012 - 4:17 pm | Top Tech News

Volkswagen Does it Again! Who Knew A Car...

May 16, 2012 - 5:12 am | By hilzfuld | Tech N' Marketing

You have to hand it to Volkswagen and its advertising department. They have released some of the best ads the world has ever seen over the past few years....

You Finally Started Tweeting? Great! Here is the Only Tip You Need to...May 15, 2012 - 5:23 am

Seeing someone join Twitter and watching them make the same mistakes so many others have made is often painful. I am referring to spamming celebrities in the hopes that they will get a response (and more followers, as a result). I am talking about misusing hashtags on every word in the tweet, in the hope to show up in people's s...

May 15, 2012 - 5:23 am | By hilzfuld | Tech N' Marketing

An Interview with Google’s Senior VP Engineering, Vic Gundotra...March 12, 2012 - 5:31 am

The tech space is so ironic sometimes. While pundits refuse to believe that anyone can compete with Android’s market share and are quick to dismiss Windows Phone with the claim “They are just too late to the game”, the same is happening to Google in the social space....

March 12, 2012 - 5:31 am | By hilzfuld | Tech N' Marketing

Yes, I Tweet and Share the Same Post More than Once, Get Over it. In...February 22, 2012 - 10:14 am

As I spend more time on the social Web, some enlightening facts become apparent daily. For example, I know I hang out on Twitter and Google+ way too much, but most normal people do not. I know, it is hard to believe, but some people have lives outside of Twitter and Google+. What that means is that when I share a blog post I wro...

February 22, 2012 - 10:14 am | By hilzfuld | Tech N' Marketing

The Thought Process that Should Go into Writing a Title for your Blog...February 21, 2012 - 2:29 pm

Now that we established that everyone needs a blog, the question remains, where does one start? Well, there is the platform and topic you choose, of course, but those are topics for another time. Before writing a post, or perhaps once you finish writing the post, you are going to have to choose a title wisely. Why does the title...

February 21, 2012 - 2:29 pm | By hilzfuld | Tech N' Marketing

On Facebook IPO Day, Twitter Sentiment... New!

May 19, 2012 - 6:10 pm | By Sarah Kessler | Mashable

Twitter users who participated in a crowdsourced prediction for Facebook’s IPO day closing price collectively missed the mark, but another…...

7 Hot Startup Tips for Raising a Killer Seed RoundMay 19, 2012 - 5:28 pm

There are many stories of hot startups raising killer seed rounds, and it can feel like money is flowing everywhere. Times might be good right now,…... New!

May 19, 2012 - 5:28 pm | By Zain Jaffer | Mashable

9 Top Comments on Mashable This WeekMay 19, 2012 - 4:35 pm

The Mashable community engaged in a variety of articles this week, resulting in solid discussions and debates in the comments. Topics that spar…... New!

May 19, 2012 - 4:35 pm | By Keith Kaplan | Mashable

SpaceX’s Historic Launch Aborted at Last Second [VIDEO]May 19, 2012 - 3:28 pm

When the countdown to its launch ended early Saturday morning, Dragon, the first private spacecraft to ever attempt docking with the international s…... New!

May 19, 2012 - 3:28 pm | By Sarah Kessler | Mashable

Why Social Learning Benefits Your BusinessMay 19, 2012 - 3:12 pm

Classroom training isn’t dead, but it also isn’t the answer for every training need. Social tools are changing the game when it comes to em…... New!

May 19, 2012 - 3:12 pm | By Sharlyn Lauby | Mashable

The Disrupt 2012 NYC Hackathon Is... New!

May 19, 2012 - 5:17 pm | By Jordan Crook | TechCrunch

The anticipation is palpable. Hundreds of hackers have congregated outside Manhattan's Pier 94, planning, strategizing, and praying to baby Jesus that their fates will be similar to those of Group.me and Docracy. We've seen plenty of Hackathon wnners go on to do incredible things, make millions of dollars, and rise to startup ...

Gillmor Gang: Don’t Click HereMay 19, 2012 - 5:00 pm

The Gillmor Gang — Robert Scoble, John Taschek, Gabe Rivera, Kevin Marks, and Steve Gillmor — play toe jam football in the shadow of the Facebook IPO. Try as we might, we can't shake the weight of Facebook's dominance of Techmeme and maybe the fate of the global economy. Greece, move over. @gaberivera joins near the 30 minut... New!

May 19, 2012 - 5:00 pm | By Steve Gillmor | TechCrunch

The Free Ride Is Over For Streaming VideoMay 19, 2012 - 4:45 pm

Comcast's plans to do away with its 250 GB data cap and charge users based upon usage marks the end of an era for cable TV providers, and for the online video industry. No longer will users be able to endlessly stream all the content their hearts desire. Not just that, but the fact that usage-based pricing is arriving at the sam... New!

May 19, 2012 - 4:45 pm | By Ryan Lawler | TechCrunch

Kickstarter: Meet CordLite, The Light-Up iPhone Cable For Night OwlsMay 19, 2012 - 4:36 pm

My set ritual before going to bed each night is as follows -- turn out the lights, plug in my iPhone, take off my glasses and attempt vainly to nod off. Step two in that process can be a bit of a crapshoot in the dark, but the folks at Scrap Pile Labs have recently kicked off a new Kickstarter campaign for a product called the C... New!

May 19, 2012 - 4:36 pm | By Chris Velazco | TechCrunch

Marketing Lessons Startups Need to Learn from Google’s Project...May 19, 2012 - 2:00 pm

You may have seen it by now…Google’s concept video about its new Project Glass. These glasses will do what your smart phone will do only without having to hold anything…you actually see your options at the side of your view. You can get directions, send and receive texts, make calls, schedule tasks and even share your vie... New!

May 19, 2012 - 2:00 pm | By Neil Patel | TechCrunch

Twitter Weekly Email Digests: This Week... New!

May 19, 2012 - 12:00 pm | By Cindy King | Social Media Examiner

Welcome to our weekly edition of what’s hot in social media news. To help you stay up-to-date with social media, here are some of the news items that caught our attention. What’s New This Week? Twitter Brings Weekly Email Digest to Your Inbox: You can now “discover the best of Twitter in a weekly email [...]...

How Search, Social Media and Content Accelerate Your BusinessMay 18, 2012 - 12:00 pm

Your customers get 99% of their information from search engines, social media referrals, online news sites and targeted content. If your business is NOT there among the solutions when your customers are looking, you’re lost. And even if they do find you some other way, you will still lose if you don’t have compelling... New!