Luke Ford writes: The Housing Boom and Bust: Revised Edition by Thomas Sowell. People charged higher interest rates than average also have higher rates of payments, defaults and foreclosures. The market has accurately assessed the risks. (Pg. 6) From Pg. 16-17: While housing payments often made up more than half of income in Los Angeles and New York, the percentage of median income required to buy a house in Tampa was 21% and in Dallas 13%. These latter two places had few buildings restrictions. The more the government intervenes in the housing market, the more expensive the housing.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Race In Mortgage Lending
Shaking Down Banks
Luke Ford writes: The Housing Boom and Bust: Revised Edition by Thomas Sowell. People charged higher interest rates than average also have higher rates of payments, defaults and foreclosures. The market has accurately assessed the risks. (Pg. 6) From Pg. 16-17: While housing payments often made up more than half of income in Los Angeles and New York, the percentage of median income required to buy a house in Tampa was 21% and in Dallas 13%. These latter two places had few buildings restrictions. The more the government intervenes in the housing market, the more expensive the housing.
Political Reasons For Housing Crash
Luke Ford writes: The Housing Boom and Bust: Revised Edition by Thomas Sowell. People charged higher interest rates than average also have higher rates of payments, defaults and foreclosures. The market has accurately assessed the risks. (Pg. 6) From Pg. 16-17: While housing payments often made up more than half of income in Los Angeles and New York, the percentage of median income required to buy a house in Tampa was 21% and in Dallas 13%. These latter two places had few buildings restrictions. The more the government intervenes in the housing market, the more expensive the housing.
Free Market Response To Housing Crash
Luke Ford writes: The Housing Boom and Bust: Revised Edition by Thomas Sowell. People charged higher interest rates than average also have higher rates of payments, defaults and foreclosures. The market has accurately assessed the risks. (Pg. 6) From Pg. 16-17: While housing payments often made up more than half of income in Los Angeles and New York, the percentage of median income required to buy a house in Tampa was 21% and in Dallas 13%. These latter two places had few buildings restrictions. The more the government intervenes in the housing market, the more expensive the housing.
Shelter People From Bad Mortgage Decisions?
Luke Ford writes: The Housing Boom and Bust: Revised Edition by Thomas Sowell. People charged higher interest rates than average also have higher rates of payments, defaults and foreclosures. The market has accurately assessed the risks. (Pg. 6) From Pg. 16-17: While housing payments often made up more than half of income in Los Angeles and New York, the percentage of median income required to buy a house in Tampa was 21% and in Dallas 13%. These latter two places had few buildings restrictions. The more the government intervenes in the housing market, the more expensive the housing.
Do Foreclosures Have A Political Solution?
Luke Ford writes: The Housing Boom and Bust: Revised Edition by Thomas Sowell. People charged higher interest rates than average also have higher rates of payments, defaults and foreclosures. The market has accurately assessed the risks. (Pg. 6) From Pg. 16-17: While housing payments often made up more than half of income in Los Angeles and New York, the percentage of median income required to buy a house in Tampa was 21% and in Dallas 13%. These latter two places had few buildings restrictions. The more the government intervenes in the housing market, the more expensive the housing.
Politicians Push For Mortgage Modification
Luke Ford writes: The Housing Boom and Bust: Revised Edition by Thomas Sowell. People charged higher interest rates than average also have higher rates of payments, defaults and foreclosures. The market has accurately assessed the risks. (Pg. 6) From Pg. 16-17: While housing payments often made up more than half of income in Los Angeles and New York, the percentage of median income required to buy a house in Tampa was 21% and in Dallas 13%. These latter two places had few buildings restrictions. The more the government intervenes in the housing market, the more expensive the housing.
Role Of Race In Mortgage Lending
Luke Ford writes: The Housing Boom and Bust: Revised Edition by Thomas Sowell. People charged higher interest rates than average also have higher rates of payments, defaults and foreclosures. The market has accurately assessed the risks. (Pg. 6) From Pg. 16-17: While housing payments often made up more than half of income in Los Angeles and New York, the percentage of median income required to buy a house in Tampa was 21% and in Dallas 13%. These latter two places had few buildings restrictions. The more the government intervenes in the housing market, the more expensive the housing.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Diana Spechler's New Novel - Skinny VI
Luke Ford writes: I interviewed by phone novelist Diana Spechler about her new novel Skinny. In 2008, I interviewed Diana in Brentwood about her first novel – Who By Fire.
Diana Spechler's New Novel - Skinny V
Luke Ford writes: I interviewed by phone novelist Diana Spechler about her new novel Skinny. In 2008, I interviewed Diana in Brentwood about her first novel – Who By Fire.
Diana Spechler's New Novel - Skinny IV
Luke Ford writes: I interviewed by phone novelist Diana Spechler about her new novel Skinny. In 2008, I interviewed Diana in Brentwood about her first novel – Who By Fire.
Diana Spechler's New Novel - Skinny III
Luke Ford writes: I interviewed by phone novelist Diana Spechler about her new novel Skinny. In 2008, I interviewed Diana in Brentwood about her first novel – Who By Fire.
Diana Spechler's New Novel - Skinny II
Luke Ford writes: I interviewed by phone novelist Diana Spechler about her new novel Skinny. In 2008, I interviewed Diana in Brentwood about her first novel – Who By Fire.
Diana Spechler's New Novel - Skinny
Luke Ford writes: I interviewed by phone novelist Diana Spechler about her new novel Skinny. In 2008, I interviewed Diana in Brentwood about her first novel – Who By Fire.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Alexander Technique Teacher Adolfo Santamaria VII
Luke Ford writes: Adolfo trained at the Alexander Training Institute of L.A. in Santa Monica, California completing a three-year training program in 2010.
The Alexander Technique provided Adolfo with much-needed relief from the pain of a herniated disc in his lower back. Today he has resumed an active lifestyle and maintains a teaching practice on the Westside.
Alexander Technique Teacher Adolfo Santamaria VI
Luke Ford writes: Adolfo trained at the Alexander Training Institute of L.A. in Santa Monica, California completing a three-year training program in 2010.
The Alexander Technique provided Adolfo with much-needed relief from the pain of a herniated disc in his lower back. Today he has resumed an active lifestyle and maintains a teaching practice on the Westside.
Alexander Technique Teacher Adolfo Santamaria V
Luke Ford writes: Adolfo trained at the Alexander Training Institute of L.A. in Santa Monica, California completing a three-year training program in 2010.
The Alexander Technique provided Adolfo with much-needed relief from the pain of a herniated disc in his lower back. Today he has resumed an active lifestyle and maintains a teaching practice on the Westside.
Alexander Technique Teacher Adolfo Santamaria IV
Luke Ford writes: Adolfo trained at the Alexander Training Institute of L.A. in Santa Monica, California completing a three-year training program in 2010.
The Alexander Technique provided Adolfo with much-needed relief from the pain of a herniated disc in his lower back. Today he has resumed an active lifestyle and maintains a teaching practice on the Westside.
Alexander Technique Teacher Adolfo Santamaria III
Luke Ford writes: Adolfo trained at the Alexander Training Institute of L.A. in Santa Monica, California completing a three-year training program in 2010.
The Alexander Technique provided Adolfo with much-needed relief from the pain of a herniated disc in his lower back. Today he has resumed an active lifestyle and maintains a teaching practice on the Westside.
Alexander Technique Teacher Adolfo Santamaria II
Luke Ford writes: Adolfo trained at the Alexander Training Institute of L.A. in Santa Monica, California completing a three-year training program in 2010.
The Alexander Technique provided Adolfo with much-needed relief from the pain of a herniated disc in his lower back. Today he has resumed an active lifestyle and maintains a teaching practice on the Westside.
Alexander Technique Teacher Adolfo Santamaria
Luke Ford writes: Adolfo trained at the Alexander Training Institute of L.A. in Santa Monica, California completing a three-year training program in 2010.
The Alexander Technique provided Adolfo with much-needed relief from the pain of a herniated disc in his lower back. Today he has resumed an active lifestyle and maintains a teaching practice on the Westside.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Luke Ford - Just A Gigolo
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Bids - Pay Attention When People Bid For Your Attention
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Rabbi Rabbs Has No Nieces To Tempt Him
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
The Last Time Someone Got This Upset With Me
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
The Torah Case Against Incest
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Relationship With Uncle Not Same Since He Asked Her For
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
18 Forbidden Sexual Relationships According To Torah
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
When Your Best Friend Moves In With Your Mom
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Don't Give To Beggars
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Rosebud: Luke Ford Shares A Bedtime Love Story II
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Rosebud: Luke Ford Shares A Bedtime Love Story
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Torah Portion Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30) XIV
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Torah Portion Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30) XIII
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Torah Portion Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30) XII
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Torah Portion Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30) XI
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Torah Portion Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30) X
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Torah Portion Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30) IX
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Torah Portion Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30) VIII
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Torah Portion Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30) VII
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Torah Portion Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30) VI
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Torah Portion Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30) V
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Torah Portion Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30) IV
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Torah Portion Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30) III
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Torah Portion Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30) II
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Torah Portion Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30)
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Friday, April 15, 2011
Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30) V
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30) IV
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30) III
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30) II
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30)
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30).
Friday, April 8, 2011
Metzora Torah Talk Highlights III
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live camand on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Metzora (Leviticus 14:1-15:33).
This Week’s Torah Portion Is Parashat Metzora (Leviticus 14:1-15:33) IX
Luke Ford writes: I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live camand on YouTube. This week’s we study Parashat Metzora (Leviticus 14:1-15:33).
Who Saw The Housing Crash?
Luke Ford writes: I am reading Paul Sperry's new book (The Great American Bank Robbery: The Unauthorized Report About What Really Caused the Great Recession) on the housing crisis.