Mortgage applications jump 17% on lower rates
Borrowers streamed back into the mortgage market last week as loan applications jumped nearly 17%, according to a regular survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association.

The Greatest Leverage in Real Estate
There is a growing belief that creating a large team of producing agents under you creates the best leverage in the business. There are more agents today trying to create leverage through people than ever before.

States warned about mortgage crisis
State whistleblowers tried to curtail greedy lending — and were thwarted by the Bush Administration and the financial industry.

Fannie, Freddie CEOs discuss foreclosures
The new chief executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are trying do more to stop the home foreclosures hammering the housing market, but said it still might take years for real estate to recover in some cities.

Alberta residential real estate sales jump; prices dip – Calgary Herald

Alberta residential real estate sales jump; prices dip Calgary Herald,  Canada - Oct 30, 2008 Statistics released today by the Canadian Real Estate Association show that while house sales in Alberta were up by 18.6 per cent (5182 units) during the … House prices still rising in most markets: CREA Financial Post all 15 news articles

Home prices plummet; taxes don’t
Housing prices have plummeted, but property tax bills probably won’t budge.

Home deals go bust
The Dow has shed thousands of points and the global economy is in crisis.

Hot Market: Ft. Drum Area Runs Against Averages
Home sales in Watertown, NY, have been slipping through the year, not unlike many areas across the country. With the number of home sales dropping, prices usually decline in turn. However, in this community that plays host to U.S. Army Base Fort Drum and its 10th Mountain Division, prices have continued to increase throughout the year, and have just slipped in the last month.

Fannie, Freddie CEOs discuss foreclosures
The new chief executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are trying do more to stop the home foreclosures hammering the housing market, but said it still might take years for real estate to recover in some cities.