Real Estate News (79)
Fed to Begin Publishing Rate Forecast
Written by Daily Real Estate NewsStarting Jan. 25, the Fed will be providing greater insight into its decision-making about the economy, including where short-term interest rates are heading....
Fannie Outperforms Rival Agencies
Written by Daily Real Estate NewsFannie Mae outperformed rivals Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae in December and across 2011....
Cost of Homeowners Insurance May Soon Be on the Rise
Written by Daily Real Estate NewsHomeowners insurance companies faced steep losses from a series of widespread, damaging natural disasters in 2011, and more home owners may soon feel the added expense....
Construction Spending Rises, Hopeful Sign for Economy
Written by Daily Real Estate NewsConstruction spending jumped in November, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday, serving as another recent positive report that may signal the economy is finally heading for a turnaround....
Mortgage Rates Reach New Record Lows
Written by Daily Real Estate NewsJust in time for the holidays: Mortgage rates reached new all-time lows this week....
Calif. AG Wants Answers, Sues Fannie, Freddie
Written by Daily Real Estate NewsCalifornia's attorney general has filed a lawsuit to try to get Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to answer questions concerning foreclosures and other actions the GSEs have taken in the state. But one attorney says they shouldn't have to explain....
Banks Lay Groundwork for Commercial Comeback
Written by Daily Real Estate NewsWith demand for commercial real estate looking up, financial institutions are preparing for an improved market next year....
Fannie: Economy Ends Year on More Upbeat Note
Written by Daily Real Estate NewsEconomic growth, an improving job picture, greater consumer spending, and slight improvements in the housing market are all recent indicators that 2011 is ending on a much brighter note, Fannie Mae reports....
Existing-Home Sales Continue to Climb in November
Written by Daily Real Estate NewsExisting-home sales rose again in November and remain above a year ago, according to NAR....
Americans Eager to Buy, Sellers Aren't Happy?
Written by Daily Real Estate NewsNearly 80 percent of Americans say that it's a good time to buy a home. But while buyers are happy, sellers are far from it, according to a new study....
