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Bush adviser Glenn Hubbard on how to make entitlement reform fair
Jeremy Hobson Apr 9, 2013
Glenn Hubbard, former Chair of the White House Economic Council of Advisers under President George W. Bush, discusses the entitlement reform, the economic recovery, and taxes.
Renting homes to recovering addicts, for a profit
Sarah Gross Apr 9, 2013
A growing number of U.S. homeowners are renting rooms to recovering addicts and turning their properties into so-called ‘sober homes.’ It's a hot but sketchy new real estate market.
Is the housing recovery leaving too many behind?
Shannon Mullen Apr 3, 2013
According to a report in the Washington Post, President Obama's administration is worried that the housing recovery is leaving too many people, including young people, behind.
Record profits! Is Fannie Mae out of the woods?
David Weinberg Apr 3, 2013
After losing $166 billion in four years, Fannie Mae reported a $17 billion profit for 2012 -- a record.
Home prices are up, will the job market follow?
Juli Niemann Mar 26, 2013
Home prices rise, but can they boost the job market?
No money down home loans return, with a twist
Mark Garrison Mar 25, 2013
No down payment mortgages died in a wave of foreclosures -- for nearly all Americans. But now they’re crawling out of the grave, for the wealthy, at least.
Real talk with your realtor: Be honest about your feelings
Kai Ryssdal Mar 28, 2013
Buying a house is a huge emotional decision. It's important to know the market you're buying in -- and just as important to construct a relationship with your realtor.
Return of the home ATM?
Adam Allington Mar 25, 2013
As the housing recovery boosts equity, will homeowners again use their properties as their own personal cash machines?
Santa Barbara: More than a playground for the rich and famous
Barbara Bogaev Mar 22, 2013
Santa Barbara is known for its beautiful, expansive homes. But the city's reputation doesn't tell the whole story of its housing market.
Realtors ask: "What can I do to get you OUT of that house?"
Shannon Mullen Mar 22, 2013
With housing inventory at its lowest point in 13 years, realtors are trying new tactics to add listings.
