A research university in Norfolk, Virginia, recently released the results of its study on real estate-related matters. Perhaps those who are doing a home rehab now will find some of the results interesting. Among the many things the Old Dominion University study suggested is that “paint” could actually lessen the chances of a house being sold. [...] […]

If the Congress had its way, it will recoup the money the government spent to save state-backed mortgage-finance agencies from insolvency. Lawmakers revealed that they will be holding hearings in September to find ways to recover some of the $145 million the government has spent so far on the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and [...] […]

To help prevent another financial crisis from crippling the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve and other regulators have stepped up the campaign against wayward mortgage brokers. As part of the new rules, brokers who work for agency-regulated institutions must register with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry. They are also required to have […]