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U.S. may expand mortgage refinance program
Jeff Horwich Dec 26, 2012
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Obama administration is eying new relief for underwater homeowners. Who stands to gain from the program?
Rising delinquencies threaten Federal Housing Administration
Shereen Marisol Meraji Nov 26, 2012
The Federal Housing Administration's annual report is due out this week, and there's concern that the agency, which insures more than a trillion dollars in mortgages, is in big financial trouble.
Is there a shadow over the good housing starts report?
Shereen Marisol Meraji Oct 19, 2012
The shadow inventory has faded, but some builders say higher costs are looming.
Housing construction hits four year high
Jeff Horwich Oct 17, 2012
New construction on apartments and single family houses reached its highest point in September in more than four years. New mortgage applications for home purchases were also up last week.
How does today's economic recovery stack up?
Chris Farrell Oct 11, 2012
Republicans have been calling it the weakest recovery in U.S. history, but comparing recessions and recoveries has become incredibly controversial because, as in the case of much of economics, it all depends.
Markets await Beige Book with moderate optimism
Jeff Horwich Oct 10, 2012
This afternoon the Federal Reserve will release the Beige Book -- it's summary of economic conditions across various regions of the country,
How housing affects car sales
Adriene Hill Sep 4, 2012
As car makers report higher sales, a strengthening housing market can play a role.
Home prices expected to rise
Mark Garrison Aug 28, 2012
The housing market is on its way to a recovery, and data released later today is expected to show home prices are continuing to rise.
New Orleans' housing market recovery
Tess Vigeland Aug 17, 2012
A long-time real estate agent in New Orleans talks about the strides made and the challenges being faced in the housing market there.
Home prices up nationwide
Josh Brown Aug 8, 2012
Why the reason for the jump in home prices and has the housing market really rebounded?
