Crackdown on identity theft

The seventh annual National Consumer Protection Week, launched by the Federal Trade Commission, kicks off this week. This year's theme "Identity Theft: When Fact Becomes Fiction," focuses on minimizing identity theft risk and taking fast action if an identity thief strikes.  more...

Georgia attorney pleads guilty in real estate fraud scheme

A Georgia attorney has pleaded guilty in U.S.  more...

Realtor association to air Spanish-language ad

The National Association of Realtors' multi-million-dollar broadcast advertising campaign will continue this year, with ads planned on primetime shows such as "The West Wing," "Law & Order," and "CSI Miami," among other spots, the association has announced.

In May, the association's board of directors voted to conti  more...

Sotheby's adds to real estate franchise network

Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates has added a South Carolina luxury real estate company to its franchise ranks.  more...

Freddie Mac selects new general counsel

Freddie Mac has selected a new general counsel, the mortgage finance giant said Monday.

Fredd  more...

Overnight real estate rates dip

Long-term mortgage interest rates decreased Friday, and the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield dipped to 4.08 percent.

The 30-year fixed-rate average fell to 5.14 percent, and the 15-year fixed-rate dipped to 4.71 percent. The 1-year adjustable increased to 3.61 percent.

The 30-year Treasury bond yield decreased to 4.48 percent.

Rates are current as of 7:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Mortgage rate figures are according to Bankrate.com, which publishes nightly averages based on its survey of 4,000 banks in 50 states.  more...