http://www.artipot.com/authors/1741/ki-gray/ Latest articles by Ki Gray from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/446641/how-to-avoid-mortgage-fraud.htm Mortgage fraud can happen to you; however, you can become equipped with the knowledge needed to avoid being scammed by it. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:02:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/446641/how-to-avoid-mortgage-fraud.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/446612/foreclosures-of-rich-and-famous-people.htm Since the bottom fell out of the subprime market, most everyone has been hit by its effect. Real estate values have plummeted in some areas and even the rich and famous have been impacted. Some very notable icons have gone into foreclosure. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:33:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/446612/foreclosures-of-rich-and-famous-people.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/439906/the-pleasures-of-the-south-first-street-area-in-austin-texas.htm South First Street is a hip area in south Austin. This article looks at different establishments on south first. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:07:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/439906/the-pleasures-of-the-south-first-street-area-in-austin-texas.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/439902/stress-free-moving-day.htm Hiring a moving company to pack, load and unpack on the other end certainly makes things easier, but still requires a certain amount of preparation and vigilance. An organized relocation will relieve a lot of the stress of moving day. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:04:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/439902/stress-free-moving-day.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/439816/mortgage-rates-stay-down.htm This article looks at current trends with mortgage rates. In addition we look at potential future trends in the mortgage industry. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:21:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/439816/mortgage-rates-stay-down.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/439725/the-recession-is-over-in-case-you-hadnt-noticed.htm The Associated Press reported recently that a new government survey indicates that the recession is over. However, what no one can predict is how deeply the so called Great Recession has permanently changed Americans' spending habits. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:21:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/439725/the-recession-is-over-in-case-you-hadnt-noticed.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/433355/the-small-town-of-del-valle.htm Del Valle is a small town southeast of Austin Texas. This article looks at some of the history and features of the town of Del Valle. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:17:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/433355/the-small-town-of-del-valle.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/432928/changing-the-light-bulb-changing-the-world.htm Last year the European Union reached an agreement that included 27 countries across Europe to ban the manufacturing and importation of the good ol' incandescent light bulbs first invented by Thomas Edison. Over the next three years the old bulbs will be phased out completely. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:18:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/432928/changing-the-light-bulb-changing-the-world.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/432896/the-austin-convention-center-in-historic-downtown-austin.htm The Austin Convention Center is located in Downtown Austin Texas. This article looks at the convention center and some of the events held there. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:45:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/432896/the-austin-convention-center-in-historic-downtown-austin.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/432894/austins-famous-hidden-pond-cambells-hole.htm This article looks at the campbell's hole. Campbell's hole is one of the famous ponds in Austin Texas. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:44:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/432894/austins-famous-hidden-pond-cambells-hole.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/432883/mortgage-rates-fall-again-lowest-point-since-may.htm Recently mortgage rates fell to the lowest point in several months. This article looks at this recent fall and other changes in the mortgage industry. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:37:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/432883/mortgage-rates-fall-again-lowest-point-since-may.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/427285/the-truth-behind-the-housing-numbers.htm The recent headlines have trumpeted a rebound in the American housing market. But before breathing a sigh of relief and checking Zillow for increased home values, it might be a good idea to look at the story behind the new and improved numbers. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:19:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/427285/the-truth-behind-the-housing-numbers.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/427270/fannie-and-freddie-mac-programs-help-struggling-homeowners.htm If you are struggling to pay your mortgage payments and your loan is owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, you may have just fallen into some very good luck. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:07:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/427270/fannie-and-freddie-mac-programs-help-struggling-homeowners.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/421559/federal-stimulus-funds-to-buy-and-fix-up-foreclosed-properties.htm Earlier this year, the federal government approved a $4 billion stimulus plan to reinvigorate distressed neighborhoods in areas hit hardest by the distressed housing market. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:18:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/421559/federal-stimulus-funds-to-buy-and-fix-up-foreclosed-properties.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/421554/what-u-s-cities-are-doing-to-promote-new-construction.htm New construction has all but come to a screeching halt in most major cities throughout the U.S. Some cities, however, are taking the bull by the horns, and giving new construction a shot in the arm through new incentives. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:52:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/421554/what-u-s-cities-are-doing-to-promote-new-construction.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/421544/is-2009-the-year-of-real-estate-bargains.htm This article looks at the current real estate market and prices. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:17:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/421544/is-2009-the-year-of-real-estate-bargains.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/420752/mortgage-rates-and-the-economy.htm The article looks at the interaction between mortgage rates and the us economy. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:51:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/420752/mortgage-rates-and-the-economy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/420559/u-s-bankruptcy-judges-ruling-could-change-foreclosure-laws-nationwide.htm Service providers are being challenged in the courts today in regards to producing loan documentation when representing lenders in the bankruptcy process. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:22:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/420559/u-s-bankruptcy-judges-ruling-could-change-foreclosure-laws-nationwide.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/420556/strolling-down-south-lamar.htm This article looks at the south lamar strip in Austin Texas. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:10:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/420556/strolling-down-south-lamar.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/414891/commercial-vacancies-the-next-real-estate-bubble-to-burst.htm Commercial vacancies are on the rise as anticipated by several real estate statisticians in early 2009. In addition, insurance companies are standing up and taking notice. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:17:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/414891/commercial-vacancies-the-next-real-estate-bubble-to-burst.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/413562/are-mortgage-rates-primed-to-rise.htm This article looks at the mortgage industry and some potential future changes. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:32:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/413562/are-mortgage-rates-primed-to-rise.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/410724/the-small-community-of-hutto-texas.htm Hutto is a small community located northeast of Austin Texas. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:02:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/410724/the-small-community-of-hutto-texas.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/410720/the-clarksville-dog-park-in-austin-texas.htm The Clarksville dog park is located in central-west Austin. This article looks at the Clarksville dog park. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:52:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/410720/the-clarksville-dog-park-in-austin-texas.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/410707/mortgage-fraud-at-all-time-high.htm Although mortgage fraud spiked from 2007 to 2008, other opportunities for mortgage fraud have appeared on the scene. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:19:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/410707/mortgage-fraud-at-all-time-high.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/410693/mortgage-rates-stay-even.htm This article looks at mortgage rate trends and what to expect moving forward. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:04:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/410693/mortgage-rates-stay-even.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/410159/mortgage-rates-start-to-trend-upward-again.htm This article looks at changes in the mortgage industry along with a few predictions of what is in store moving forward. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:38:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/410159/mortgage-rates-start-to-trend-upward-again.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/404776/cash-for-clunkers-comes-with-some-caveats.htm "Cash for Clunkers" is the latest inception from the Obama administration to help the struggling economy, the ailing auto industry and the future of the environment. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:39:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/404776/cash-for-clunkers-comes-with-some-caveats.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/404741/most-common-lawsuits-filed-against-u-s-companies.htm You might be surprised by the type of lawsuits that occur most often against companies in the local, state and federal courts. Many people are of the thought that class action and medical malpractice lawsuits would be at the top of the list. They would be wrong. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:55:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/404741/most-common-lawsuits-filed-against-u-s-companies.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/404569/star-of-texas-rodeo-in-austin.htm This article looks at the annual Star of Texas Rodeo held in Austin Texas. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:15:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/404569/star-of-texas-rodeo-in-austin.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/404563/vacation-destinations-near-austin-texas.htm It's not the Bahamas, but Texas State Parks can offer surprisingly enjoyable getaways for a fantastic price. The Hill Country offers a bevy of beautiful state parks within a two hour drive. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:02:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/404563/vacation-destinations-near-austin-texas.htm