Real Estate Q&A: Sale contract won’t stop foreclosure

QUESTION: I listed my home for a short sale in October and recently received a contract from a buyer. I'm waiting for the bank's approval. At the end of March, I was served with foreclosure papers. How is this possible if I have a contract on the property?/pp -Christine/pp ANSWER: This happens quite often. It's a common misconception that the lender won't file a foreclosure lawsuit against you if you are negotiating a short sale or loan modification. You should expect to get Read more [...]

Rare 15th century Devon house on the market

An ancient Westcountry Grade I listed building is for sale for the first time in more than 30 years. The Chantry, a rare surviving 15th century priest's house near Honiton, is on the market with a guide price of £800,000. ​ The Chantry, a rare surviving 15th century priest's house, is for sale The property, which has stood for over 500 years with many historical features intact, is one of Read more [...]

Only in Print: Religious Event – National Day of Prayer – Galesburg Register

The following are stories you will find today only in the printed and e-edition of The Register-Mail. • Religious event: 10 questions about National Day of Prayer. Page D1 • What to Do: Upcoming events are listed in the weekly Out About calendar. Page C3 • Arrests are listed in Matter of Record. Page A10 Click here to find out how to read the full stories   Read more [...]

Oakhurst patio home listed for sale

A two-bedroom home at 20046 Mitchell Cove Drive in Oakhurst at Kingwood subdivision has been listed for $258,584. This 2,325-square-foot patio home has 2.5-baths and a stone exterior opening to a cylindrical foyer with a wine room at the end. There is a covered patio and atrium off the study and spacious kitchen with breakfast room and family room with a large entertaining area. 20046 Mitchell Cove Drive is in Oakhurst at Kingwood, which is located in a wooded area along Highway 59. Read more [...]

Hong Kong Listing Sponsors Face Criminal, Civil Liabilities

From Dow Jones Newswires: Hong Kong’s securities regulator said Wednesday it is considering introducing both criminal and civil liabilities for listing sponsors, as part of efforts to prevent substandard companies from listing shares in the city. Listing sponsors, which include investment banks and brokerages, are responsible for the contents of new listing documents and are bound by the Securities and Futures Commission’s rules. The SFC said it plans to launch a public consultation Read more [...]

Relay kicks off Friday, schedule of events listed

By SHEILA SMITH Assistant Editor LAKE ARTHUR – Hundreds of soldiers are expected to storm the beach here Friday night. But instead of arming themselves with guns and ammunition, these warriors will be armed with something much more powerful: hope. Relay for Life committee members and team captains gathered at St. Martin Bank in Jennings Wednesday evening for final preparations before this coming weekend’s event. The annual ‘Bank Night’ allows teams the opportunity to turn in Read more [...]