Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Latest Real Estate, Mortgage and Title News 8.29.2007

LandAmerica announces layoffs, stock repurchase

Similar to other underwriters, Land America is reducing staff. They may be positioning themselves for a buy out. This may be a move to "pretty them up" for a possible buy out. What interesting is that the stock price opened at 52.01 and is up to 54.54 at noon. There is always a spike in stock prices after a layoff notice.

Existing Home Sales Essentially Unchanged In July

The National Association of Realtors said things are remaing steady. Steady and lower than last year, but steady.

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