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MinnEcon Blog

Bankruptcy, mortgage default, and foreclosure

Bankruptcy, mortgage default, and foreclosure

Chris Farrell writes: Did the 2005 overhaul of bankruptcy laws exacerbate the housing crisis? The verdict is in and the answer is, Yes.

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Cash is king in north Minneapolis housing

Cash is king in north Minneapolis housing

Cash deals are driving housing sales in some Minneapolis neighborhoods. Is that good?
by Paul Tosto

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Would a moratorium help the foreclosure crisis?

What would a 2-year moratorium on foreclosures mean to the Twin Cities?
by Paul Tosto

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Rolling the dice on health coverage

In income and education levels, Minnesota's uninsured look like increasingly middle class.
by Paul Tosto

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Is the Census the best job opportunity?

In some parts of Minnesota, the Census offers the best hope of being hired.
by Paul Tosto

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Lower jobless rate is a surprise

Lower jobless rate is a surprise

Chris Farrell writes: The drop in the unemployment rate from 10% to 9.7% was unexpected.

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Are we in a foreclosure lull?

Will 2009's improving Twin Cities real estate market last in 2010?
by Paul Tosto

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A contract, but how much security?

A new contract brings stability but not much comfort.
by Paul Tosto

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