Investors buy 1,763 homes in 5 states
RealtyTrac: Foreclosures surge in New York, Tampa, Philly and Chicago metros
Down Payment Resource helps buyers tap government-funded programs
Jay Thompson to retain control and ownership of brokerage website, blog
Strategy is more likely to bring quick sale in San Francisco
Asking prices rise 2.6 percent nationwide
Florida metros make up six of top 10 destinations
CoreLogic: Tight market conditions fueling price increases