Report: Banks, SEC to settle mortgage charges
The securities regulator is in talks with major Wall Street banks to settle fraud allegations relating to the sale of toxic mortgage bonds to various investors, a report says.

Sales of new U.S. homes rebounded in March
More people bought new homes in March, giving the battered industry a small lift after the worst winter for sales in almost a half-century.

Sales of new U.S. homes rebounded in March
More people bought new homes in March, giving the battered industry a small lift after the worst winter for sales in almost a half-century.

Mortgages scarce for minorities, study shows
Funds for refinancing home mortgages were much more available in predominantly white sections of major U.S. cities than in minority areas after the recent housing crash.

Reasons For Qualifying the Buyer
Thoroughly qualifying buyers is really the most important factor in deciding whether or not to work with a prospect.

U.S. homebuilder sentiment slipped in April
U.S. homebuilder sentiment slipped a notch in April as home prices continued to fall in most areas of the country amid widespread foreclosures, a survey said Monday.

Home prices ebb further as industry struggles
Home prices are falling in most major U.S. cities, and at least 10 major markets are at their lowest point since the housing bubble burst.

Homes you can get for $400,000 or less

This week, TODAY’S Barbara Corcoran goes from California to Maine in search of truly unique properties you can get for $400,000 or less.