Estimate of 2008 paid losses climbs to $2 billion
9 writers hired to cover local real estate in Boston, Washington, D.C.
Gov. Richardson says legislature can't tackle issue in 30 days
30-year fixed rate at 5.31%; 10-year Treasury yield at 3.44%
Layoffs follow investment in ActiveRain
Lower rates fuel rush, but tighter credit could deny many
Expected title insurance losses cited as worry
Surprise move aims to stave off recession
Pool of at-risk loans getting larger
Effect on long-term rates remains to be seen
Banks eke out profits; bond insurer lost $3.26 billion
Suicide note says motive was personal, not financial
Aims to grow Charleston operations
30-year fixed rate at 5.42%; 10-year Treasury yield at 3.63%
Minority investment expected to spur product growth
Commentary: Credit losses appear to have bankrupted system