Applications for purchase loans are also down 12 percent from a year ago
Look for Fannie and Freddie's new regulator to push for looser underwriting, down payment requirements
Expectations for QE taper, economic acceleration tempered by fragile nature of recovery
RealtyTrac: 37 percent drop in filings marks 'ninth inning' of foreclosure crisis
The insane principles governing the bond market since 2008 remain in effect
Employment among construction workers and young adults increased
Purchases up 21.6 percent from year ago
Borrowers would be better served by simpler forms encouraging them to ask for professional help
When homes go to the auction block or REO inventories, cash is king
Government shutdown blamed for delaying some closings
Prospects for faster growth are apparent only in Fed models
Realtor.com survey reveals a surprising number of buyers planning all-cash deals
NAR's chief economist says 'erosion in buying power' curtailing purchases
Listing data defying seasonal patterns
Deeply wise, Obama's choice to succeed Bernanke does not make good television
RealtyTrac: Rising prices, investor demand spurring lenders to move properties more quickly
