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Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
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Description
This surprising narrative goes back more than twenty years to reveal, in rich, anecdotal detail, how Wall Street, the mortgage industry, and the government conspired to change the way Americans bought their homes, creating a perfect storm. The authors take us inside elusive institutions such as Goldman Sachs, AIG, and Fannie Mae, to reveal who changed the game and why.
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor offers a ... chronicle of the twilight of redlining and the introduction of conventional real estate practices into the Black urban market, uncovering a transition from racist exclusion to predatory inclusion. Widespread access to mortgages across the United States after World War II cemented homeownership as fundamental to conceptions of citizenship and belonging. African Americans had long faced racist obstacles to homeownership,...
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Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Buying a first home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Will you qualify for a mortgage? Is your dream home achievable? How do you make sure your offer will beat others? Don't worry-now you can arm yourself with the information you need to know before you begin the hunt! In Home Buying 101, you will learn all the skills you need to find the right house at the right price, with financing that fits your budget. Full of nuts-and-bolts advice and...
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Series
Language
English
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"Generate profits from investment properties with this exclusive title only available at Barnes & Noble! Investing in real estate can boost your investment portfolio and lead to steady, long-term income-if you know what you're doing. This exclusive B&N title provides you with a detailed picture of how to maximize your returns while minimizing your risks in the real estate market. You find out how to identify sources of capital, secure the best mortgage...
Author
Publisher
Times Books
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"The New York Times's Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist reveals how the financial meltdown emerged from the toxic interplay of Washington, Wall Street, and corrupt mortgage lenders. In Reckless Endangerment, Gretchen Morgenson, the star business columnist of The New York Times, exposes how the watchdogs who were supposed to protect the country from financial harm were actually complicit in the actions that finally blew up the American economy. Drawing...
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Publisher
Atlantic Pub. Group
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Finding and arranging the best mortgage for your dream home purchase can be a confusing and daunting experience. With so many mortgage offers to choose from, you will want to be sure that you are getting the best loan and rate for your particular circumstances. Buying a new home can be an ominous process, whether it is your first or your tenth. It is definitely not something that you do every day, but finding that perfect mortgage loan at the best...
16) Everything about home loans: a financial guide to buying, selling, building or refinancing a home
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Publisher
Chase Publishing of Louisiana
Pub. Date
[1994]
Language
English
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Publisher
Henry Holt & Company
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
Navigating the Mortgage Maze is a 1996 guide to financing a home.
Savvy, streetwise advice to help with your calculations! Securing a mortgage to purchase a home can be one of life's most nerve-racking experiences. Navigating the Mortgage Maze is your ultimate road map through the twists and turns of the mortgage process. Bolstered by a wealth of entertaining and instructive stories and tips, veteran mortgage professional Andrew Turnauer guides you...
