St. Joe Co. makes aggressive push online
Increases fall short of those advocated by lawmakers, GSEs
Differences exist with down-payment requirement, loan limits
Data-sharing effort is accessible to subscribers of 12 MLSs
Mortgage activity up for third straight week in MBA survey
Senate expected to grapple over loan limits, housing fund
Consumer initiative includes Web site, RESPA changes
30-year fixed rate at 6%; 10-year Treasury yield at 4.47%
Court orders broker to revise aspects of original lawsuit
Building-permit rate down 28% year-over-year in August
Markets welcome reduction in federal funds, discount rates
Impac, Accredited, NovaStar detail losses, operational cutbacks
U.S. investments nearly unchanged
HouseValues moves up five places, rejoins top 20
Filings up 77% in Florida, 48% in California
30-year fixed rate at 6.02%; 10-year Treasury yield at 4.46%
