Tuesday, March 11, 2003

categories: Real Estate Money At The Center Of VOW Debate Money -- who gets it and who doesn't -- is at the center of the huge dispute concerning Virtual Office Web sites, or VOWs. With VOWs as currently proposed, all listings from a local MLS must be available for display -- MLS member brokers would not be able to opt out or fully control the use of their listings. Consumers who wish to see VOW listings would be forced to register with VOW owners. With a registration in hand, a VOW owner -- perhaps an entity that has never seen the property, never met the prospective buyer and never visited the community where the property is located -- may well be entitled to a share of the realty commission.   12:50:04 PM  Google It!  comment

categories: Financial US housing sec'y: Reviewing Fannie, Freddie oversight U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Mel Martinez said on Tuesday he is reviewing how his agency oversees the nation's top two mortgage finance companies, Fannie Mae (NYSE:FNM - News) and Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE - News).   12:46:30 PM  Google It!  comment

categories: Medical/Health Short Thighs Linked To Greater Likelihood Of Diabetes Science Daily - People with short upper legs are more likely to have glucose intolerance or diabetes, researchers reported today at the American Heart Association's 43rd Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention. Short thighs linked to diabetes CNN Europe Study links short thighs to higher risk of diabetes Arizona Republic   2:52:08 AM  Google It!  comment