Bank takes $250 million hit unloading loans
But bank's retail unit has best quarter ever
California, Colorado among states conducting own investigations
Hearing will also explore 'phishing' remedies
Wholesale lender to double sales staff to expand market share
42% of those surveyed may buy within next 2 to 6 years
30-year fixed rate at 6.31%; 10-year Treasury yield at 5.06%
Job cuts, falling property values, rising interest rates to blame
REIT gains 279 units
Publix, Albertson's among anchor tenants
Announces purchase of Chicago property
Companies accused of cheating investors out of $15 million
Commission plans to form task force on minimum-service issues
California claims majority of priciest housing markets
451 new franchises sold worldwide in first half of 2006
D.R. Horton cites slowing market conditions
30-year fixed rate at 6.33%; 10-year Treasury yield at 5.07%
Deal valued at $7.8 million
The Dolben Co. purchases Concord communities