News & Commentary: Daily News Articles
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03/14/2012
At the Federal Reserve’s latest policy-making committee meeting, the Fed once again renewed its commitment to keep interest rates low for two more years, while sounding a more optimistic tone about the economy.
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03/14/2012
The Fed says that four of the country’s largest banks do not have enough capital to withstand another economic downturn.
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03/14/2012
Fannie Mae says it is issuing a policy change to crack down on the high costs of "forced" homeowners insurance.
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03/14/2012
In one state alone, foreclosure sales have dropped 40 percent in one month, offering a hopeful sign of a turnaround.
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03/14/2012
A free consumer survey from RCR can help you get a read on your customers' plans for the future.
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03/13/2012
The government released more details to its landmark mortgage settlement with the nation’s five largest banks over allegations of wrongful foreclosures. How much will the settlement really help home owners?
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03/13/2012
This growing segment of home buyers continue to flood the market and are expected to “have an exponential impact on housing sales,” according to a new housing report.
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03/13/2012
The spring selling season is already heating up for home builders, with sales activity increasing and some builders even increasing home prices.
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03/13/2012
Despite repeat warnings, Americans are still falling for real estate scams on free classified ad sites.
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03/13/2012
"People say, 'Hey, my house value went down. How about my tax bill going down?'" says one housing expert. Finally, a tax break may be in sight for some home owners.