Government's moves to ease mortgage credit are mostly for show
FHA's 'Blueprint for Access' is not even funded, and it's business as usual at Fannie and Freddie
May 20
Upcoming FHA rule could squeeze homebuyers and sellers
Federal agency may restrict financing in HOA-governed communities that impose transfer fees
May 6
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau taking mortgage complaints seriously
2 out of 3 who file grievances get some sort of satisfaction
Apr 22
FHA facing political pressure to bring back 'spot' condo loans
Ban has hit moderate income, first-time and minority buyers hard
Apr 8
Homeowner tax perks are very much on the line in 2015
Raising standard deduction would reduce the sting, but what about home values?
Mar 24
Could FHA afford to loosen up on premiums? Yes. Will it? Don't hold your breath
Instead of giving borrowers a break, mortgage insurer plans to institute new 'quality assurance' fee
Mar 12
Top-producing Long & Foster team facing class-action RESPA suit over alleged kickbacks
Court battle highlights potential legal pitfalls in marketing title insurance, settlement services
Feb 25
Expired tax breaks for homeowners could be restored -- retroactive to Jan. 1 -- by this summer
Why Obama's appointment of Max Baucus to serve as ambassador to China is great news for real estate
Feb 11
Condo boards could face discrimination claims if they don't at least consider FHA certification
If FHA financing is not an option, minorities may face 'disparate impact'
Jan 28
FHA: The incredible, shrinking mortgage resource
Insurer is sending its most profitable, lowest-risk customers packing
Jan 16
Watt's vision of Fannie and Freddie's role good for housing -- in the broadest sense
Democrats see mortgage giants' role to help more marginal homebuyers
Dec 31
Follow the mortgage money: Why 2014 should be a good year for housing
Look for Fannie and Freddie's new regulator to push for looser underwriting, down payment requirements
Dec 17
Appelate court throws out long-standing sniff test for 'sham' joint mortgage and title businesses
10-point standard in use for 17 years found to be unconstitutionally vague
Dec 3
There’s a new RESPA sheriff in town, and he's in no mood for compromise
Louisville law firm will fight allegations that joint title insurance ventures were sham businesses
Nov 5
Regulator's talk of reduced Fannie and Freddie loan limits could not come at a worse time
Real estate industry warns of credit crunch if thousands of homebuyers are moved into 'jumbo' territory
Oct 21
Supreme Court may be denied chance to rule on case with big implications for mortgage lenders
Lawsuit that would provide clarity on Obama administration’s discrimination test could settle
Oct 8
Real estate deductions on the chopping block?
Lawmakers weigh tax reforms that are more far-reaching than expected
Sep 24
Lending groups urge high court to reject Obama administration's discrimination test
Critics: Focusing on outcomes, rather than intent, flies in the face of sound underwriting practices
Sep 10
FHA eases rules for some credit-impaired applicants
Borrowers with 'extenuating circumstances' may qualify sooner after foreclosure, short sale
Aug 19
Industry push to raise visibility of home energy efficiency improvements
MLSs seen as key to standardizing and improving data available to homebuyers
Aug 13