Home prices, sales jump
The housing market took another big step into solid territory.
Half of home sales are all-cash
Not all homebuyers are deterred by rising mortgage rates.
Home affordability drops
Happy days are here again for sellers; for buyers, it's a different song.
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PMI firms make a comeback
FHA is kicking some business over to private insurers.
Delinquencies lowest since 2008
About 1 in 14 home loans in the U.S. was at least one payment past due in the second quarter of the year.
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Home prices boost Fannie Mae
The mortgage company is quickly paying down its debt to taxpayers.
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Obama reveals housing plan
President Barack Obama outlined a plan to overhaul the U.S. housing finance system and help refinancers and homebuyers.
Suburban dream losing steam
Disillusioned with life in the suburbs, many homeowners are choosing cities.
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Rising prices improve confidence
Buyers are still shopping for homes and homeowners are sprucing up.
Jobs report brings relief to borrowers
Bad news for jobs can help mortgage borrowers.
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