Finally, a sigh of relief for homeowners who have been struggling to make it to the November 30 deadline. The new and revised credit extension program signed into law on November 6, 2009 expands the deadline through April 30, 2010 with a further extension until June 30, 2010 for those who enter into a contract by April 30.

This time the revised program has something more to offer than just the extension. The government promises $6,500 credit to homeowners who match the second set of...

In 2009 :
Lo : 40 °
Hi : 54 °
Rainfall : 1.13 “ Rain fell during the 8 – 11 a.m. & 3 -4 & 8 – 11 p.m. hours.

In 2008 :
Lo : 42 °
Hi : 56 ° Normal
Rainfall : 0.15 ”

In 2007 :
Lo : 29 °
Hi : 51 °
Rainfall : 0.00 “

In 2006 :
Lo : 63 °** Record Warmest
Hi : 75 °** Record Hottest
Rainfall : 0.00 “

In 2005 :
Lo : 27 °...

I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday weekend but now it’s back to work. Last week ended on a flat note with mortgage backed securities closing basically where they opened Friday morning. The volume was extremely light but that was expected as the markets were only open for a half day.

The data calendar is very light today with the only report being the Chicago PMI which is a survey of businesses conditions around the Chicago region. Readings above 50 indicate expansion while...

This morning as I read the Bible I was particularly struck by a theme running through my reading and wanted to share that with you all for what it's worth.

One of the things that I sometimes bring before the Lord in prayer is the very idea of even His existence. I know it sounds a bit odd but I will talk to Him about whether He even exists or not.

Rather odd, I mean that I would be praying to someone about a concern that He may not even be there but, I am completely...

In 2009 :
Lo : 31 °
Hi : 70 °
Rainfall : 0.00 “

In 2008 :
Lo : 38 °
Hi : 57 °
Rainfall : 0.01 ”

In 2007 :
Lo : 27 °
Hi : 61 °
Rainfall : 0.00 “

In 2006 :
Lo : 44 °
Hi : 69 °
Rainfall : 0.06 “

In 2005 :
Lo : 41 °
Hi : 71 °
Rainfall : 1.01 ”

In 2004 :
Lo : 29 °
Hi : 49 °...