Sluggish Open House Signals Slow Real Estate Recovery
In Kansas City and California, few buyers attend open houses as government rescue efforts and higher down payments dampen activity. Experts say mortgage standards remain tight despite a $700 billion bailout, with foreclosures rising and neighborhoods blighted by vacant homes.
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Paulson resists mortgage relief to bailout plan despite calls
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson rejects adding homeowner relief and a $50 billion stimulus to the $700 billion bailout, urging a clean quick rescue as markets stay stressed. Senator Schumer says changes likely, including stock warrants and oversight, and talks with allies abroad continue.
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