Homeless programs get injection of $1.47 billion

Vicki Needham - 12/20/11 02:24 PM ET

Thousands of local homeless programs will receive more than $1 billion in funds through next year, a boost over current…
Issa: Lawmakers received VIP mortgages

Peter Schroeder - 12/19/11 05:55 PM ET

Four current House lawmakers received special discounted loans from the former Countrywide Financial Corp., an ex-housing lender that has previously…
Homebuilder confidence improves for third straight month

Vicki Needham - 12/19/11 12:51 PM ET

Pockets of regional improvement in the housing market are giving homebuilders a reason for increased optimism, although tight credit continues…
Former Fannie, Freddie execs sued by SEC

Peter Schroeder - 12/16/11 11:50 AM ET

The SEC claims the execs misled the public and investors about the amount of risky mortgages in their portfolio.…
This week: Race to the finish on payroll tax, omnibus

Peter Schroeder - 12/12/11 07:31 AM ET

This week could be the last time Congress convenes in 2011, and it promises to be a frenzied race to…
Ron Paul: Gingrich taking Freddie Mac money 'immoral'

Vicki Needham - 12/11/11 12:53 PM ET

The Texas congresman called on his GOP rival to consider returning $1.6 million he earned working with the mortgage lender.…
House Democrats want analysis of viability of programs to reduce mortgage principal

Vicki Needham - 11/30/11 12:51 PM ET

House Democrats are pressing a federal housing overseer for documents examining programs that reduce mortgage principal for homeowners and why…
Home prices slide slightly

Peter Schroeder - 11/29/11 11:03 AM ET

Home prices dropped slightly in the month of September, as the housing market appears to be settling in to a…
New home sales tick up while prices fall

Vicki Needham - 11/28/11 12:08 PM ET

Sales of new homes ticked up in October, but the figures suggest that the sluggish housing market is weighing on…
Sales of existing homes increased last month but remain depressed

Vicki Needham - 11/21/11 11:06 AM ET

Sales of previously owned homes rose slightly last month while inventory continued to drop. The National Association of Realtors reported Monday…
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