Commentary: Give thanks daily for the Fed and Fannie Mae
Real estate industry warns of credit crunch if thousands of homebuyers are moved into 'jumbo' territory
Commentary: Regulators' pullback from risk retention only prevents further tightening
Borrowers with 'extenuating circumstances' may qualify sooner after foreclosure, short sale
Commentary: One year into housing recovery, jobs showing signs of life
As mortgage rates rise, competition to make loans to buyers is expected to heat up
Interest rates, lower investor interest, higher inventory may slow home price appreciation
Whether lenders are actually relaxing standards remains subject to debate
Montreal sees 18 percent annual decline in first quarter sales
Percentage of Realtors reporting problems with appraisals also declines
Commentary: Outstanding mortgages now below $10 trillion for first time since 2005
Commentary: Yes, real estate is better, but mortgage credit is still shrinking
Commentary: Forget inflation -- we're still in the global deflation event of all time