Blog Archive: May 2007

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A Weekend's Repose On Hilton Head

Added May 31, 2007 by Ilyce Glink

It isn't often that you get to enjoy a stretch of beach as beautiful as that on Hilton Head Island. I spent the Memorial Day weekend strolling and then bike riding along miles of flat beach covered with fine white sand. Of course, all this nice sand comes at a price.

You can pay $5 to see the sunset…

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What Do a Housing Economist, an Investment Analyst, and a Home Builder Have in Common?

Added May 23, 2007 by Ilyce R. Glink

What do a housing economist, an investment analyst, and a home builder all have in common?

They all agree the housing market is weaker than it seems. But they're divided on how bad it really is and what can be done to improve it.

Emile Haddad is the Chief Investment Officer of Lennar Home Builders…

Topics: mortgage

I'll Be Filling In For Clark Howard On Friday 1 To 4pm EST

Added May 23, 2007 by Ilyce Glink

Clark is taking the day off on Friday. I'll be sitting in from 1pm to 4pm EST, live from Savannah. I'll be talking about the economy, the housing market and the fact that it doesn't seem to be improving very quickly.

I hope you can tune in. Listen live at wsbradio.com.

May 23, 2007

Topics: housing market

The Mickey Mouse Club

Added May 21, 2007 by Ilyce R. Glink

I'm in Los Angeles, attending the Society of American Business Editors and Writers (www.sabew.org, SABEW) annual conference. Since we're staying at the Disneyland Hotel, in Anaheim, Walt Disney Company President Bob Iger came to speak to us this morning about where Disney is headed and how he sees…

Topics: real estate