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http://realestateinvesting.com/ Do You Know About Mezzanine Debt? March 30, 2012 By RealEstateInvesting.com Commercial lending can get complicated, especially when dealing with debt. Check out this article below that will fill you in on a type of loan called “mezzanine” debt. Read all about it below.

CNNMoney Low-ball appraisal: Mortgage denied By Les Christie @CNNMoney March 30, 2012: 5:28 AM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- You find the home of your dreams. You're pre-approved for a mortgage. You've scheduled the closing. Then ... the appraisal comes in too low and the deal blows up.

Bloomberg Orders for Durable Goods in U.S. Show Sustained Demand: Economy By Timothy R. Homan - Mar 28, 2012 08:50 AM Orders placed with U.S. factories for durable goods rose in February for a fourth month in the last five, signaling manufacturing will remain a source of strength for the expansion.

Durable goods orders rise 2.2% in February WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. companies ordered more long-lasting goods last month, showing businesses are willing to buy equipment and machinery even after an investment tax credit was halved.

FORTUNE Bill Gross says it's time for investors to plan a "Great Escape" By Stephen Gandel, senior editor March 28, 2012: 5:00 AM ET Bond king Bill Gross says it's time to get your portfolio ready for a long-period of lower market returns. FORTUNE -- Apparently, Bill Gross picks movies as well as investments. Bond investor Gross, who runs the world's largest mutual fund Pimco Total Return (PTTRX), is known for his quirky letters to investors. In the past he has dispensed love advice (specifically for Europe) and written about why he hates automatic flush toilets. His letter this month, which came out on Tuesday, instead offers movie advice. Gross' big screen pick is The Great Escape.

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MarketWatch Market Pulse Archives March 27, 2012, 4:39 p.m. EDT Bernanke says he is sleeping a little better By Greg Robb WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday that he is sleeping a little better at night because "things are moving in the right direction." In an interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer to air Tuesday night on "World News," Bernanke said the financial system looks stronger. But Bernanke said it is important not to be "complacent." The Fed chairman said gas prices pose only a "moderate" risk to growth. He said the Fed should not change policy too quickly. Bernanke said he was not taking any options off the table. He said the Fed saying that rates would stay exceptionally low until late 2014 was not a guarantee. "If things get a lot stronger or weaker, we'll have to change our plans," he said.