Friday Links

• Economy adds 110,000 Sept jobs [reuters.com]
• Fed's Kohn: housing, credit woes bode weakness ahead [reuters.com]
• Convert LoansTo Fixed Rates,FDIC Head Says [wsj.com]
• Fight for land near Nats' stadium goes to extra innings [washington.bizjournals.com]
• Financial services firms establish mortgage program in D.C. [washington.bizjournals.com]
• Arena Stage gives Crystal City role of temporary home [washington.bizjournals.com]
• Blacks buying in home slump [baltimoresun.com]
• Quick and dirty tour [baltimoresun.com]
• Mortgage brokers urge fair new rules [baltimoresun.com]
• Steps to take for getting the best deal on a new house [baltimoresun.com]
• A beverly hills star [baltimoresun.com]
• Subprime: Bailout backlash [cnnmoney.com]
• Uncertain future for Bethesda rec centers [gazette.net]
• Project highlights immigrant issues [gazette.net]
• Flipping Slows, but Landlords Continue to Raise Rents [nytimes.com]
• Consumer Confidence Improves in October [examiner.com]
• Help Is Available To Lower The Costs [washingtonpost.com]
• Pr. William Immigration, Housing Ills Seen as Linked [washingtonpost.com]