A Better Path Mar 4, 2010
De Soto saw in "property" not the enemy of the poor but their greatest economic hope: The poor needed to gain clear title to their land and homes so they could use that property as collateral for loans that would allow them to become entrepreneurs. In The Other Path de Soto celebrated peaceful entrepreneurial disobedience. (Townhall.com)
Under ANCSA, Natives had title to all Alaska lands Mar 3, 2010
Through the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, (ANCSA) these land claims were settled by allowing the Native corporations to retain title to 44 million acres and compensating them for clear title to the remaining 321 million acres of federal, state and private lands. In essence, until ANCSA, all land title in Alaska was clouded by the outstanding claims of the Alaska Natives. (Juneau Empire)
Lawmakers hold hearing on broker-lien bill Mar 2, 2010
If a real estate property is being sold, liens against it must be satisfied for the buyer to get clear title. pmoore@bizjournals. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Q&A: Bank compensation policy Feb 18, 2010
I am 73-years old and own a flat worth over Rs 35 lakh with a clear title. My wife, aged 66, is the nominee. (India Times)
CitiMortgage begins foreclosure rescue Feb 13, 2010
The homeowner must hold the first mortgage with a clear title owned by CitiMortgage and be at least 90 days delinquent. There can be no second mortgage. (Columbus Business First, OH)
CitiMortgage launches program for distressed homeowners Feb 12, 2010
The program comes with several caveats: The homeowner must hold the first mortgage with a clear title owned by CitiMortgage and be at least 90 days delinquent. There can be no second mortgage. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Tier I cities most preferred residential investment options Feb 7, 2010
Paying extra attention to the choice of location, clear title of the property and relevant approvals from the developer will help in making a good choice. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Still the best Jan 19, 2010
While Los Angeles appears to be a clear title contender, Orlandos future is murkier after seven losses in nine games. We started (the season) out great, and then teams started changing their game plans against us, Dwight Howard said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Six Kobra properties auctioned for $6.8M Jan 16, 2010
The 24 properties that were being offered by the trustee are those that lenders have consented to sell and have clear title. Some of the unsold properties went back in foreclosure to the lenders after the auction and some will return to the lenders shortly. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
'Slumdog' actress gains path out of poverty Jan 15, 2010
"Once we see it's a clear title, we shall finalize the deal.". In July, the trust bought co-star Azhar, who grew up in Garib Nagar, a 250-square-foot apartment. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)