Tight inventory, rising prices may hold back existing-home sales this year
Sales could be 'bumpy' in first half of the year
Refinancings still account for most home loan originations
Share of loans going to underwater borrowers also picking up
NPR and ProPublica investigation shines light on investment practices
Demand for purchase loans, refinancing rebounds
Perspective: Homeownership rate plunges toward 'sensible' level
Applications for refinancings off 16%
Commentary: Economy is on Fed, Treasury 'life support'
Demand at 7-month low
30-year fixed rates still dropping