U.S. existing-home prices forecast to rise 5% this year
Affiliated business arrangements on the upswing
Office, retail lending post largest gains
Regulator with expanded authority proposed
30-year falls to 5.14%; 10-year Treasury down at 4.08%
National association shows improving conditions
U.S. foreclosed property inventory drops 41 percent in January
Freddie Mac Foundation board gets new chairman
Prince George Premier Properties in South Carolina on board
High-profile ad campaign will cost $25 million this year
Faces up to three years in prison
Consumer Protection Week focuses on minimizing risk for consumers
Leases back in $16.4 million deal
Mack-Cali Realty Corp. sells 318,224 square feet
252 units sold in $34 million deal
HUD releases details of 2006 housing budget
30-year up at 5.19%; 10-year Treasury down at 4.16%
Federal agency issues guidelines against abusive real estate lending
Agreement provides enhanced exposure for local brokerages
