Real estate stocks report sad results

Inman Index: IndyMac, Freddie Mac and ZipRealty defy downward spiral

Countrywide, Countrywide, Countrywide.

That was the mantra for real estate stocks in August as the giant mortgage banking company took investors on a roller-coaster ride. Shares opened Aug. 1 at $27.22 and closed 30 days later at $19.85, a loss of 27 percent.

Countrywide's widely reported ups and downs seemed to overshadow positive developments at smaller IndyMac Bank.

more...

To continue reading sign in to your Premium Membership Premium Member account.

Premium Membership Premium Members have full access to all news archives.

Buy Now Purchase 1-year Premium Membership - $149.95

OR

Buy Now Purchase Monthly Premium Membership - $19.95