Home building spikes higher

Home building spiked up in November to the strongest level in
almost two years, as record-low mortgage rates and a surge in
apartment and condo construction lifted activity.

Foreclosure free ride

Delinquent borrowers facing foreclosure are learning that
they can stay in their homes for years, as long as they're willing
to put up a fight.

More parents helping kids buy homes

Hey, baby boomers! Pondering what gift to get your kid who's
all grown up? For many of your peers, the answer is a house.

Mortgage rates fall to record lows

Mortgage rates sunk to record lows again this week.

More parents helping kids buy homes

Hey, baby boomers! Pondering what gift to get your kid who's
all grown up? For many of your peers, the answer is a house.

Foreclosures fall, but outlook isn't bright

Foreclosure filings may have fallen in November but the
number of homes scheduled for bank auctions grew significantly,
indicating that a new wave of foreclosures are set to take place in
the New Year.

SEC charges former execs of Fannie, Freddie

The Securities and Exchange Commission charged six former
executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with securities fraud on
Friday for misrepresenting their holdings of high-risk mortgage
loans.

Fannie and Freddie must go - here's how

Richard M. Kovacevich is the retired Chairman CEO of
Wells Fargo. William M. Isaac is Global Head of Financial
Institutions at FTI Consulting and former Chairman of the FDIC. The
views expressed are their own.

Fannie and Freddie must go - here's how

Richard M. Kovacevich is the retired Chairman CEO of
Wells Fargo. William M. Isaac is Global Head of Financial
Institutions at FTI Consulting and former Chairman of the FDIC. The
views expressed are their own.

Home prices down for 6th straight month

Housing markets, which had seemed to be slowly gathering
strength earlier this year, fell for the sixth straight month in
October, down 1.2% compared with September and 3.4% from 12 months
earlier.

Home sales worse than thought

Existing home sales during the housing bust were actually
14.3% worse than previously reported, a revision to Realtors' group
numbers shows.

A Manhattan apartment for $165,000 -- a month

This luxury residence in New York's famed Plaza Hotel once
hosted foreign royalty, American presidents and some of the world's
wealthiest people. Now you can live there for a mere $1.98 million
a year in rent.

Foreclosure free ride

Delinquent borrowers facing foreclosure are learning that
they can stay in their homes for years, as long as they're willing
to put up a fight.

Existing home sales to be revised lower

If you thought the U.S. housing market couldn't get much
worse, think again.

Bank of mom and dad: How these kids afforded a home

With the economy in turmoil and mortgage money tight, it's
not easy to buy a home these days, especially for young adults.
Many are getting helping hands from their parents.

Home sales worse than thought

Existing home sales during the housing bust were actually
14.3% worse than previously reported, a revision to Realtors' group
numbers shows.

Home building spikes higher

Home building spiked up in November to the strongest level in
almost two years, as record-low mortgage rates and a surge in
apartment and condo construction lifted activity.

Foreclosures fall, but outlook isn't bright

Foreclosure filings may have fallen in November but the
number of homes scheduled for bank auctions grew significantly,
indicating that a new wave of foreclosures are set to take place in
the New Year.

Foreclosure sales still pummeling home prices

Nearly five years into the crisis, just how badly are
foreclosures still hurting the housing market?

New home sales edge up

The modest housing market winning streak continued as the
Census Bureau reported Friday that sales of new homes rose again in
November to an annualized rate of 315,000.

One small company reinvents a $30 billion market

Sometimes one bright idea -- and a whole lot of work to
implement it -- can reshape an entire industry.

Existing home sales to be revised lower

If you thought the U.S. housing market couldn't get much
worse, think again.

One small company reinvents a $30 billion market

Sometimes one bright idea -- and a whole lot of work to
implement it -- can reshape an entire industry.

Home prices down for 6th straight month

Housing markets, which had seemed to be slowly gathering
strength earlier this year, fell for the sixth straight month in
October, down 1.2% compared with September and 3.4% from 12 months
earlier.

FHA says: Flip that house

Flippers, the real estate investors who buy homes on the
cheap and quickly resell them at a profit, just got a reprieve from
the Federal Housing Administration.

A Manhattan apartment for $165,000 -- a month

This luxury residence in New York's famed Plaza Hotel once
hosted foreign royalty, American presidents and some of the world's
wealthiest people. Now you can live there for a mere $1.98 million
a year in rent.

5 renovations that will make you money

Here are five home-improvement projects that are worth
spending money on.

Rent a time-share and stay for less

Vacationing with your kids? Cut your costs by renting a
time-share instead of hotel rooms. You'll save money on lodging --
and spend less on meals by cooking in.

Mortgage rates fall to record lows

Mortgage rates sunk to record lows again this week.

Mortgage rates hit another record low

Happy holidays, homebuyers! You just got a very nice
present.

FHA says: Flip that house

Flippers, the real estate investors who buy homes on the
cheap and quickly resell them at a profit, just got a reprieve from
the Federal Housing Administration.

Mortgage rates hit another record low

Happy holidays, homebuyers! You just got a very nice
present.

Mortgage rates fall to record lows

Mortgage rates sunk to record lows again this week.

FHA says: Flip that house

Flippers, the real estate investors who buy homes on the
cheap and quickly resell them at a profit, just got a reprieve from
the Federal Housing Administration.

Home sales worse than thought

Existing home sales during the housing bust were actually
14.3% worse than previously reported, a revision to Realtors' group
numbers shows.

Rent a time-share and stay for less

Vacationing with your kids? Cut your costs by renting a
time-share instead of hotel rooms. You'll save money on lodging --
and spend less on meals by cooking in.

Foreclosure free ride

Delinquent borrowers facing foreclosure are learning that
they can stay in their homes for years, as long as they're willing
to put up a fight.

Home building spikes higher

Home building spiked up in November to the strongest level in
almost two years, as record-low mortgage rates and a surge in
apartment and condo construction lifted activity.

5 renovations that will make you money

Here are five home-improvement projects that are worth
spending money on.

Existing home sales to be revised lower

If you thought the U.S. housing market couldn't get much
worse, think again.

A Manhattan apartment for $165,000 -- a month

This luxury residence in New York's famed Plaza Hotel once
hosted foreign royalty, American presidents and some of the world's
wealthiest people. Now you can live there for a mere $1.98 million
a year in rent.

One small company reinvents a $30 billion market

Sometimes one bright idea -- and a whole lot of work to
implement it -- can reshape an entire industry.

Bank of mom and dad: How these kids afforded a home

With the economy in turmoil and mortgage money tight, it's
not easy to buy a home these days, especially for young adults.
Many are getting helping hands from their parents.

More parents helping kids buy homes

Hey, baby boomers! Pondering what gift to get your kid who's
all grown up? For many of your peers, the answer is a house.

Foreclosures fall, but outlook isn't bright

Foreclosure filings may have fallen in November but the
number of homes scheduled for bank auctions grew significantly,
indicating that a new wave of foreclosures are set to take place in
the New Year.

SEC charges former execs of Fannie, Freddie

The Securities and Exchange Commission charged six former
executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with securities fraud on
Friday for misrepresenting their holdings of high-risk mortgage
loans.

Fannie and Freddie must go - here's how

Richard M. Kovacevich is the retired Chairman CEO of
Wells Fargo. William M. Isaac is Global Head of Financial
Institutions at FTI Consulting and former Chairman of the FDIC. The
views expressed are their own.

Foreclosure sales still pummeling home prices

Nearly five years into the crisis, just how badly are
foreclosures still hurting the housing market?

New home sales edge up

The modest housing market winning streak continued as the
Census Bureau reported Friday that sales of new homes rose again in
November to an annualized rate of 315,000.

Home prices down for 6th straight month

Housing markets, which had seemed to be slowly gathering
strength earlier this year, fell for the sixth straight month in
October, down 1.2% compared with September and 3.4% from 12 months
earlier.

Foreclosure free ride

Delinquent borrowers facing foreclosure are learning that
they can stay in their homes for years, as long as they're willing
to put up a fight.

Home prices down for 6th straight month

Housing markets, which had seemed to be slowly gathering
strength earlier this year, fell for the sixth straight month in
October, down 1.2% compared with September and 3.4% from 12 months
earlier.

Fannie and Freddie must go - here's how

Richard M. Kovacevich is the retired Chairman CEO of
Wells Fargo. William M. Isaac is Global Head of Financial
Institutions at FTI Consulting and former Chairman of the FDIC. The
views expressed are their own.

One small company reinvents a $30 billion market

Sometimes one bright idea -- and a whole lot of work to
implement it -- can reshape an entire industry.

Bank of mom and dad: How these kids afforded a home

With the economy in turmoil and mortgage money tight, it's
not easy to buy a home these days, especially for young adults.
Many are getting helping hands from their parents.

New home sales edge up

The modest housing market winning streak continued as the
Census Bureau reported Friday that sales of new homes rose again in
November to an annualized rate of 315,000.

Foreclosure sales still pummeling home prices

Nearly five years into the crisis, just how badly are
foreclosures still hurting the housing market?

SEC charges former execs of Fannie, Freddie

The Securities and Exchange Commission charged six former
executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with securities fraud on
Friday for misrepresenting their holdings of high-risk mortgage
loans.

A Manhattan apartment for $165,000 -- a month

This luxury residence in New York's famed Plaza Hotel once
hosted foreign royalty, American presidents and some of the world's
wealthiest people. Now you can live there for a mere $1.98 million
a year in rent.

5 renovations that will make you money

Here are five home-improvement projects that are worth
spending money on.

More parents helping kids buy homes

Hey, baby boomers! Pondering what gift to get your kid who's
all grown up? For many of your peers, the answer is a house.

Rent a time-share and stay for less

Vacationing with your kids? Cut your costs by renting a
time-share instead of hotel rooms. You'll save money on lodging --
and spend less on meals by cooking in.

Existing home sales to be revised lower

If you thought the U.S. housing market couldn't get much
worse, think again.

Foreclosures fall, but outlook isn't bright

Foreclosure filings may have fallen in November but the
number of homes scheduled for bank auctions grew significantly,
indicating that a new wave of foreclosures are set to take place in
the New Year.

Mortgage rates fall to record lows

Mortgage rates sunk to record lows again this week.

Home building spikes higher

Home building spiked up in November to the strongest level in
almost two years, as record-low mortgage rates and a surge in
apartment and condo construction lifted activity.

Home sales worse than thought

Existing home sales during the housing bust were actually
14.3% worse than previously reported, a revision to Realtors' group
numbers shows.

Mortgage rates hit another record low

Happy holidays, homebuyers! You just got a very nice
present.

FHA says: Flip that house

Flippers, the real estate investors who buy homes on the
cheap and quickly resell them at a profit, just got a reprieve from
the Federal Housing Administration.