Maine's real-estate industry slowly recovering Boston Herald By Tux Turkel / Portland Press Herald, Maine PORTLAND, Maine -- Maine's real-estate industry is slowly recovering from the recession and displaying some bright spots, but will continue to face challenges in 2012, speakers told the state's largest ... Property sellers: 'Worst is over'Morning Sentinel
Foreclosure Sales Rate 4 Times Faster in Non-Judicial States eCreditDaily.com The foreclosure crisis is very much a tale of two states – judicial versus non-judicial. In the 23 states were a judge has the final say, the foreclosure pipeline has stalled, compared to the 27 states with a non-judicial and quicker process.
Entertainment culture undermines action Seacoastonline.com ... prolonged unemployment, home foreclosure, and downward mobility. What began small in the Big Apple became a big deal even in small towns. In Maine, "Occupiers" are still in the news as the city of Portland seeks to evict them from Lincoln Park.
Is Gingrich Still Viable? It Could Hinge on Colorado and Minnesota Huffington Post Another key potential factor in Minnesota is the sharp decline in housing foreclosures in the state in recent years, which could take away an issue that Romney successfully exploited against Gingrich in Florida, and that could help Romney in Nevada, ...
Mixed Bag Dealing With Vacancies Journal & Topics Newspapers Online Despite data that shows the number of foreclosures in Cook County to be the highest in the state, officials at the township level in the Journal's Northwest suburban coverage area have mixed experiences with the issue of vacant properties.
Slow Maine recovery to last years, economist says Press Herald Charles Colgan predicts little growth and more lost jobs in Maine for 2012, and there are 'wild cards' that could make things worse. By Edward D. Murphy emurphy@mainetoday.com PORTLAND - In 2012, Maine's economy will look a lot like it did in 2011, ...
Rep. Barney Frank to Marry Partner Jim Ready ABC News (blog) Ready lives in Ogunquit, Maine and owns a small business doing handyman services. Frank is one of seven self-identified LGBT representatives in the history of Congress. Frank, 71, announced in November that he intends to retire from Congress at the end ...
Ron Paul, Rick Scott and Mitch McConnell on "State of the Union" RealClearPolitics Naturally Ron Paul, a road less traveled kind of guy, spent the week in Maine. PAUL: What am I doing in Maine? Why am I not in Florida? I came to get delegates, that's what we're doing here. CROWLEY: Truth is, Ron Paul doesn't need to be in Florida to ...