Sunday, April 27, 2008

Extreme home sales - Apr. 25, 2008

Extreme home sales - Apr. 25, 2008: "Home for sale by any means
Are you really serious about selling your home in this market? Then be prepared to try anything - and everything."

Monday, April 21, 2008

Momentum builds for foreclosure relief - Apr. 18, 2008

Momentum builds for foreclosure relief - Apr. 18, 2008: "Momentum builds for foreclosure relief
Key players have gotten behind the idea of government backing for mortgages, and the pressure to act will likely yield a compromise. Key factors: Who'll be eligible and how much risk should taxpayers assume?"

Momentum builds for foreclosure relief - Apr. 18, 2008

Momentum builds for foreclosure relief - Apr. 18, 2008: "Momentum builds for foreclosure relief
Key players have gotten behind the idea of government backing for mortgages, and the pressure to act will likely yield a compromise. Key factors: Who'll be eligible and how much risk should taxpayers assume?"

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

MBA: Mortgage application volume edges higher - Apr. 16, 2008

MBA: Mortgage application volume edges higher - Apr. 16, 2008: "Mortgage application volume up 2.5%
Mortgage Bankers Association's weekly survey says the number of people filing home loan applications edged higher last week; refinance volume up 5.2%."

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

March foreclosures rise 57% - Apr. 15, 2008

March foreclosures rise 57% - Apr. 15, 2008: "Foreclosures jump 57% in March
The housing bust continues to take its toll, with over 50,000 homes lost to foreclosure. Nevada once again leads the nation in defaults."

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Partisan divide surfaces over housing relief - Apr. 9, 2008

Partisan divide surfaces over housing relief - Apr. 9, 2008: "House takes on housing amid partisan split
Democrats and administration stake claims on best way to stabilize housing, as Senate nears vote on $15B bill and House panel readies debate mortgage plan"

Murky future in House for Senate housing fix - Apr. 8, 2008

Murky future in House for Senate housing fix - Apr. 8, 2008: "Foreclosure fix faces murky future
Senate fast-tracked legislation to stabilize housing. But Bush administration gives it low marks and House is proposing its own ideas and may even push for broader economic stimulus package."

Friday, April 4, 2008

Washington's housing fix taking shape - Apr. 2, 2008

Washington's housing fix taking shape - Apr. 2, 2008: "Senate takes up $15 billion housing fix
Lawmakers begin consideration of compromise measure aimed at averting foreclosures and helping those hurt in housing crisis."