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Shining a light on the shadow inventory
Paddy Hirsch Nov 27, 2012
The housing market looks better, but what about the so-called shadow inventory?
What's behind the high fallout rate for mortgage contracts?
David Nogueras Nov 23, 2012
Some analysts believe home buyers' willingness to take out mortgages might be running ahead of banks' willingness to lend to them. But there are likely other factors at play.
Explaining the FHA with help from Uncle Charlie
Paddy Hirsch Nov 20, 2012
What is the Federal Housing Administration and how does it work? Uncle Charlie and Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explain.
Whither the mortgage interest tax deduction?
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Nov 16, 2012
Tweaks to homeowner deduction -- seen as cornerstone of American Dream -- could be part of 'cliff' deal.
Another housing agency may need bailout
Mark Garrison Nov 15, 2012
The Federal Housing Administration may need taxpayer money as delinquencies mount on loans it guaranteed for first-time home buyers.
Redefining 'senior living' in Phoenix
Peter O'Dowd Nov 2, 2012
More seniors in the Phoenix area are looking at spending their golden years in the city -- and developers are responding.
Will new regulations crimp home loans?
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Oct 25, 2012
Some fear stricter lending and mortgage standards could chill housing market.
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.
When to move on from your underwater mortgage
Tess Vigeland Oct 12, 2012
One homeowner wonders what she should do with the underwater home she rents out when it's draining her finances.
Retiree: Pay for a house outright or carry a mortgage?
Tess Vigeland Oct 12, 2012
One retiree is seeking to sell her house and move. But she wonders whether it would be wiser to pay for a house with cash or carry a mortgage in retirement.
