CarsDirect buys BestRate.com, LoanApp.com
Reports $9.3 million in fourth-quarter revenue
First Franklin originates $29 billion in 2004
Property mix comprised mostly of studios, 1-bedrooms
Site formerly occupied by thrift store
RESPRO conference to focus on pulling services under one roof
Average price of homes in area nears $254,000
Typical household had 132% of income needed for median-priced home
30-year fixed falls to an average 5.63% in Freddie Mac survey
But $4 million-plus market booming in early '05
Mortgage applications rise 7.3% in latest survey
Borrowers know closing costs up front
Pocket Real Estate customers not impacted, company says
San Jose company launches MLSInvestments.com
30-year down at 5.19%; 10-year Treasury up at 4.14%
