Percentage of Realtors reporting problems with appraisals also declines
Lenders likely to demand larger down payments from buyers in high-cost markets
NAR's pending home sales index up 19 months in a row
Commentary: Outstanding mortgages now below $10 trillion for first time since 2005
Industry groups pushing for legal 'safe harbor'
Tight credit still crimping demand
Fed may launch new round of MBS purchases as lawmakers hike Fannie, Freddie fees
Arbitrary cutoffs may violate Fair Housing Act
Household formation has plummeted and credit remains tight
Commentary: Revisionist history of subprime could have lasting impacts
Index shows homes under contract down 26.5% from year ago
NAR: Tight credit, low appraisals holding back sales
Realtors: Credit too tight, REO and short-sale policies unclear
Reviews target 15 lenders responsible for $794M in claims
Last-minute deal-killers on the rise