Exotic Mortgages Remain Popular Despite Their Increasing Risks
Far from just another financing fad, these home loans have poured fuel on one of the hottest and longest housing booms in U.S. history. They're a key lever for many borrowers, but have become a greater danger at the same time. More »
Real-Estate Slowdown Causes Condo Conversion Aversion
As housing-price appreciation cools in once-hot markets apartments once converted to more lucrative condominiums are being reverted to rentals. In some cases, developers are selling and renting in the same complex. More »
Overnight real estate rates stall
30-year fixed rate at 6.19%; 10-year Treasury yield at 5.02% More »
Southern California real estate foreclosures escalate
'Real estate bubble continues to deflate,' says research company CEO More »
Real Estate Book, RealtyTrac form alliance to share property listings
Agreement will combine resale, foreclosure listings at RealtyTrac.com More »
Most Home to buy $30 million call center
Real estate technology company eyes support for growth More »
Education key to fight predatory lending
Mortgage industry leader calls for financial literacy programs More »
Key senator sees GSE bill on Senate floor (Reuters)
Reuters - A key Republican senator said on Thursday legislation that has been stalled to stiffen oversight of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could reach the Senate floor for debate before the end of summer. More »
Mortgage rates dip on weak employment data (AP)
AP - Mortgage rates fell this week as a weaker-than-expected employment report eased concerns about inflation. More »
U.S. seeks to recover Fannie Mae bonuses (AP)
AP - The government will pursue some Fannie Mae executives to recover bonus money they reaped in an accounting scheme — if the mortgage giant itself fails to do so. More »
U.S. seeks to recover Fannie Mae bonuses (AP)
AP - The government will pursue some Fannie Mae executives to recover bonus money they reaped in an accounting scheme — if the mortgage giant itself fails to do so. More »
Owners of Million-Dollar Homes Are Not Who You'd Think
Baby boomers who work for a corporation many of whom have household incomes of less than $500,000, make up the majority of people living in the country's luxury houses, according to a Coldwell Banker Previews International study. But their lifestyles aren't as lavish as you might think. More »
Why You Might Want to Get Preapproved for a Home Loan
When in the market for a home preapproval on a mortgage can help you get into a new place quicker and give you a leg up against other buyers. More »
Mortgage REITs Lose Curb Appeal As the Housing Market Slows
Two years ago, home loan companies were rushing to restructure themselves to become real-estate investment trusts. Now, some industry executives -- and investors -- are having second thoughts. More »
Cendant ponders delay of Realogy spin-off
Company will likely sell travel distribution services segment More »
Mixed movement in overnight real estate rates
30-year fixed rate at 6.18%; 10-year Treasury yield at 5% More »