Real estate brief
Part 2: Lessons learned in past downturns
Details revealed on how it plans to buy MBS, loans
Global real estate brief
McClatchy examines claims of GSEs' critics
Diary of a Real Estate Rookie
But rate discounts difficult in some states
Lenders requiring more steps in proving credit, finances
Homeowner fears rate could adjust above 9%
Jim Harrison of MLSListings explains the moves his organization is making to create a statewide MLS in California.
New gambit to revive lending
Commentary: Fed's 'nuclear' fireworks fizzle
Part 1: Lessons learned in past downturns
State, local governments to buy foreclosed homes
Combined company to have offices in 39 states