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Report: Fannie Mae knew about foreclosure abuses
Oct 6, 2011
A report by the inspector general now shows that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac knew about foreclosure wrongdoing, like robosigning, before 2010. Now, homeowners may be allowed to appeal the previous decisions.
On third anniversary, TARP mortgage aid lags
Alisa Roth Oct 6, 2011
The Troubled Asset Relief Program stabilized the financial and auto industries, but hasn't delivered aid to struggling homeowners.
Moving for better schools
Chris Farrell Sep 28, 2011
Question: I am 62 years old and have very little retirement saving, totaling $65,000. I have two (10 and 8 years old) kids and three adults. The...
Home prices rise
Mitchell Hartman Sep 30, 2011
The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller Home Price Index says home prices in major cities rose for the fourth straight month. But analysts say that's not going to last.
Freddie Mac's need for money blamed on disappointing BofA settlement
Heidi N. Moore Sep 30, 2011
The Federal Housing Finance Agency's inspector general is out today criticizing Freddie Mac's decision to go easy on Bank of America in a previous settlement.
Federal government to dial down mortgage guarantees
Sep 30, 2011
On Saturday, the Federal government will lower the mortgage price that it will back by $100,000 in an effort to wean Americans off government involvement in the housing market. Who will be hardest hit?
New home sales at half the healthy level for economy
Sep 27, 2011
New home sales continue to be dismal as each month of 2011 passes by. The Obama administration has a new plan to allow more borrowers to refinance their homes, but that might not be enough to turn the market around.
How to ensure a fair home appraisal
Sep 26, 2011
The glut of foreclosed homes is dragging down home appraisals. We learn from a professional how to make sure you get the fairest assessment of your home's value.
It's a great time to buy a house
Chris Farrell Oct 6, 2011
Foreclosures, declining home prices... The housing market seems gloomy. But commentator Chris Farrell thinks this is the best time to buy a house.
Home buyers beware
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Sep 23, 2011
The Federal Reserve is trying to drive down interest rates for things like mortgages. But that doesn't mean consumers will be able to take advantage of those cheap loans.
