Category Archives: Mortgages
Foreclosures drop, for now
Don’t look past the clouds just yet — the recent drop in foreclosure starts may be due to an administrative change. Continue reading
New heights for construction
Construction spending has been improving for six straight months. Continue reading
Foreclosure evictions suspended
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will provide a short break for homeowners facing foreclosure during the holidays. Continue reading
New rules when dumping your mortgage
Fannie Mae has announced new options for homeowners who want to hand over their keys to be released from their mortgages. Continue reading
Fiscal cliff hits underwater homeowners
As the fiscal cliff looms, a crucial tax break helping underwater homeowners may get overlooked by Congress, resulting in devastating consequences. Continue reading
Spain’s answer to housing glut
If you’ve always wanted a vacation home in sunny Spain, here’s a buying opportunity. Continue reading
Is housing recovery solid?
The latest index on home prices is positive, but a fragile economy weighs down a recovery. Continue reading
FHA helps struggling borrowers
FHA offers new options for borrowers struggling to pay their mortgages. Continue reading
Black Friday home shopping
Holiday shoppers aren’t just seeking deals on big-screen TVs; they’re looking at homes, too. Continue reading
Another taxpayer bailout?
The financial repercussions of the housing crisis keep rumbling on. Continue reading