Charles McKee passed away Tuesday
Job market, energy costs fuel uptick
Consumers find benefits far outweigh costs
But housing market is expected to slow in 2006
Mortgage volume fell in 2004, operational costs increased, study finds
Interest rates endure 5-week climb
Only 40% of New Orleans housing stock expected to be replaced by 2008
30-year fixed rate down at 5.52%; 10-year Treasury up at 4.39%
GlobeXplorer launches Property Analyst
Man accused of embezzlement
Charles Dunn handles sales
Property has substantial vacancy
Asset dates back to 1980s
But interest rates will determine 2006 outcome, industry pros say
MGIC attributes gains to joint ventures, fewer losses
30-year fixed rate up at 5.54%; 10-year Treasury up at 4.36%
Homes sell more quickly in September
September loan fundings reach $49 billion
Builder delivers 50,000-plus homes in one year
