housing market

Homeowners in Battleground States Dogged By Underwater Mortgages

Meg Handley — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:27:00 EST

Battleground states have serious issues with negative equity--will it matter come election time?

Should States Be Chided for How They Use Their Mortgage Settlement Money?

Meg Handley — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:49:00 EST

Some states are taking heat for using their settlement funds to plug budget holes. But should they be?

NAHB: More New Home Sales Means More Jobs, Tax Revenue

Meg Handley — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:42:00 EST

Sales of new homes beat economists' expectations—more improvement could mean growth for the economy.

Home Prices Shoot Up—Is It Time To Make Your Move?

Meg Handley — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:56:00 EST

After five long years, home prices finally seem to be gaining a little ground.

Tips for Renting Your First Apartment

Susan Johnston — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:55:00 EST

A guide to apartment-hunting in a challenging market, whether you’re flying solo or with roommates.

Home Prices Improve (Slightly) in Battleground States

Meg Handley — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:20:00 EST

Home prices are still down, but improving in key states for pols this November.

House Hunters Favor the 'Burbs Over Big Cities

Meg Handley — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:35:00 EST

Recent home search data shows house hunters still prefer more space to the benefits of city living.

Realtors Rally Near Capitol Hill to Save Homeownership

Meg Handley — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:57:00 EST

Realtors rallied in the nation's capital to keep housing at the top of pols' priorities.

Leaving Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac As Is Risks Another Housing Bubble

Anthony Sanders — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:00:00 EST

Housing is heavily subsidized in the United States and that was the ultimate cause of our housing woes

HARP 3.0 Rumor Mill: What a Possible Extension Means for Homeowners

Erin Lantz — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:58:00 EST

Another incarnation of the government's refinancing assistance program could be on the way.

Will Mortgage Principal Reductions Work?

Keith Gumbinger — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:03:00 EST

Some say principal reductions will save the housing market, but are they missing the downsides?

Marijuana Growers Moving to Suburbia

Meg Handley — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:58:00 EST

High housing affordability in the suburbs is attracting marijuana cultivators looking for room to grow.

Top 10 Turnaround Towns

Meg Handley — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:21:28 EST

Spring Housing Markets Showing The Most Bounce By Meg Handley

Meg Handley — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:00:00 EST

Cities once left for dead are among those bouncing back the strongest.

Spring Housing Markets Showing The Most Bounce

Meg Handley — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:00:00 EST

Cities once left for dead are among those bouncing back the strongest.

Fannie Mae Dodges Another Government Bailout

Meg Handley — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:42:00 EST

The government mortgage giant doesn't need money from the Treasury for the first time since 2008.

4 Housing Market Trends for Spring 2012 (and Beyond)

Meg Handley — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:34:00 EST

Sales could see a modest bump, but the housing market is likely to stay flat overall.

Mortgage-Bond Bigwig Lewis Ranieri Calls Housing Bottom

Meg Handley — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:46:00 EST

Mortgage-bond pioneer Lewis Ranieri joins growing chorus of experts saying housing has hit bottom.

3 Trends in Mortgage Finance for Spring 2012 (and Beyond)

Meg Handley — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:02:00 EST

Experts say mortgage rates are likely to rise modestly while credit remains tight.

Fixed Mortgage Rates Fall to All-Time Low on Weak GDP Report, Euro Zone Concerns

Meg Handley — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:58:00 EST

Average rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to a new low of 3.84 percent.

National Mortgage Settlement Monitor Joseph Smith Weighs in on Progress in Exclusive Interview

Meg Handley — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:12:00 EST

Though plenty of work remains, regulators are making headway.

U.S. Homeownership Rate Sinks to 15-Year Low

Meg Handley — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:48:00 EST

New numbers show that just over 65 percent of Americans currently own homes.

Traditional 'Rules' of Home Buying Return

Rachel Koning Beals — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:40:00 EST

How home buyers can balance the bargain hunt with realistic expectations.

Rents Rise While Home Prices Fall

Meg Handley — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:21:00 EST

Rents rose more than 4 percent nationwide over the past year as demand outstrips supply.

Costco Could Be Your New Mortgage Broker

Meg Handley — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:45:00 EST

Now on sale at Costco? Your next home mortgage.