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Home price appreciation slows

Listing prices dropped nationwide at the end of the year, but some regions continue to improve.
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Indonesia a hot real estate spot

Jakarta and Miami are among the cities with double-digit growth since 2009.
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Did taxpayers lose in Libor scam?

Who's the latest loser in one of the largest banking scams in history? Fannie, Freddie and you.
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Happy holiday for homebuilders

Home builders are feeling optimistic about the housing market in December.
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10 priciest cities for renters

Think you're paying too much for rent? Check out how much renters in these cities have to pay.
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Should you buy in 2013?

Positive signs in the housing market are green flags for buyers and sellers.
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Forecast for mortgage rates

The Fed's bond-buying extension and the "fiscal cliff" will impact mortgage rates.
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Bad loans will linger in 2013

The housing market may be improving, but the volume of mortgages that are past due remains high. That won't change much in 2013.
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Which market has priciest homes?

You'll need a huge salary to buy a home in this area of the country.
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November jobs report: Surprise!

The jobs report wasn't as bad as people expected -- but don't start jumping up and down just yet.
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