Follow the mortgage money: Why 2014 should be a good year for housing
Look for Fannie and Freddie's new regulator to push for looser underwriting, down payment requirements
by Ken Harney Dec 17
Mortgage rates are still so low because it's a big world, full of surprises
Expectations for QE taper, economic acceleration tempered by fragile nature of recovery
by Lou Barnes Dec 13
Foreclosure filings plummet in November
RealtyTrac: 37 percent drop in filings marks 'ninth inning' of foreclosure crisis
by Paul Hagey Dec 11
4 reasons today's good news on jobs isn't pushing rates up
The insane principles governing the bond market since 2008 remain in effect
by Lou Barnes Dec 6
Jobs report points towards improving market conditions
Employment among construction workers and young adults increased
by Teke Wiggin Dec 6
New-home sales skyrocket in October
Purchases up 21.6 percent from year ago
by Teke Wiggin Dec 4
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new mortgage loan disclosures try to do too much
Borrowers would be better served by simpler forms encouraging them to ask for professional help
by Lou Barnes Nov 27
Short sales falling out of favor with lenders as prices surge
When homes go to the auction block or REO inventories, cash is king
by Inman Nov 25
Pending sales down for fifth month in a row in October to lowest level since December
Government shutdown blamed for delaying some closings
by Inman Nov 25
The Fed's tippy-toe taper plans could not be more clear
Prospects for faster growth are apparent only in Fed models
by Lou Barnes Nov 22
Despite inventory shortages, homebuyers looking for bargains this winter
Realtor.com survey reveals a surprising number of buyers planning all-cash deals
by Inman Nov 20
Existing-home sales drop for 2nd straight month: NAR
NAR's chief economist says 'erosion in buying power' curtailing purchases
by Teke Wiggin Nov 20
Realtor.com: Buyer demand continues into October, pushing up prices on scarce inventory
The Yellen era: Yoda as Fed chair
Deeply wise, Obama's choice to succeed Bernanke does not make good television
by Lou Barnes Nov 15
More properties going to the auction block as judicial foreclosure states clear backlogs
RealtyTrac: Rising prices, investor demand spurring lenders to move properties more quickly
by Inman Nov 13
Let's hope the new predicaments afflicting both parties will now force them to do useful things
Politicians will have to woo disgruntled voters by actually getting things done
by Lou Barnes Nov 8