“Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.” Adapted from quote by George Santayana (1863-1952) Well, well, well. According to a recent article in Bloomberg.com,
Background – 3Q 2007. Looking back, August 2007 was a memorable month, filled with good news and bad. Based upon RMLS™ numbers, it was a
There are two types of short sales: (1) The relatively[1] easy ones that, while perhaps prolonged, ultimately will close; and, (2) The hard ones. How
On July 11, 2012, Oregon’s mandatory mediation law will go into effect. For a summary of the law and time lines, go to my posts
In Parts One and Two I addressed the favored status of the ratings agencies in affecting all manner of financial instruments and investment decisions. But
Even the most heinous of financial crimes are usually – if not always – the bi-product of willing participants. Admittedly, there may be only one
Introduction. On February 9, 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a press release announcing the “landmark” $25 billion dollar settlement with five of the
[This is the second post in a 2-part series in which we take a not-so-nostalgic stroll down Memory Lane, revisiting the events that linger with
Introduction. Well, it’s been nearly five years since the 3Q 2007 collapse of the credit and housing markets. How time flies! Are we having fun
Shill – “…a person who helps a person or organization without disclosing that he or she has a close relationship with that person or organization.
