Commentary: Suspense builds as everyone waits for the economy to declare itself
Realtors see government guarantee as a must for secondary mortgage market
Report: Goal of increasing private sector's participation in mortgage markets remains undefined
Gulf between House, Senate approaches reduces likelihood of congressional action
NAR ally thinks most politically viable solution may be a cap on deductions
Portal's Apple apps now include HARP and FHA loan refinancing info
Retail spending, consumer sentiment declines
RealtyTrac: Settlement gave lenders green light to resume actions against homeowners
Fannie Mae sees rates on 30-year loans at 4 percent by end of year
Hard money loan's costs, terms often more onerous than conventional mortgages
Percentage of Realtors reporting problems with appraisals also declines
Move helps pave the way for sharing risk with investors
As plans for Fannie and Freddie take shape, role of government still subject to debate
Bill would guard against abrupt privatization or nationalization
Fannie Mae sees rates on 30-year loans headed back above 4 percent this year