30-year fixed falls to an average 5.63% in Freddie Mac survey
Typical household had 132% of income needed for median-priced home
Average price of homes in area nears $254,000
RESPRO conference to focus on pulling services under one roof
First Franklin originates $29 billion in 2004
Reports $9.3 million in fourth-quarter revenue
CarsDirect buys BestRate.com, LoanApp.com
Countrywide program requires a minimum $500 down payment
Home sales in the state set new annual record
30-year down at 5.18%; 10-year Treasury up at 4.17%
Adoption imminent, panelists say
Baker Subcommittee hearing set for next week
President makes no mention of plans for mortgage interest tax deduction
Over 33,000 homes in state sold above $1 million in '04
Long-term mortgage rates still hang in 5% range
Job losses, lending practices share the blame
