monday articles

Natural disasters, from hurricanes to tornadoes, can strike at any time. Is
your family prepared to weather the storm?

Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20120502_emergencies.htm

Overseeing a homeowner association’s finances to ensure proper maintenance of
the common elements is a fundamental responsibility of the board. Following a
properly prepared reserve study is a big piece of that puzzle. But how does the
board know how much money to set aside in reserves each year?

Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20120502_hoafinances.htm

New images show what Amazon’s
proposed towers might look like:

Full Story: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/technologybrierdudleysblog/2018140639_new_amazons_amazing_new_seattl.html?prmid=4939

Short Sale percentages by state:

Full Story: http://www.kcmblog.com/2012/04/27/short-sale-percentages-by-state/

Starting in June, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac owned loans may receive short sale responses within 30-60 days:

Full Story: http://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/short-sellers-may-benefit-from-policy-change/2012/04/26/gIQAGseVmT_story.html?socialreader_check=0&denied=1