• Illinois home sales show 25% annual growth in April

  Home sales in Illinois rose 25.3% year-over-year in April, totaling 12,621 in April, up…

• Bernanke forewarns against hitting the brakes too early

  The economy is on sturdier footing than a year ago, but Ben Bernanke, chairman…

• Architecture Billings Index reverses recent gains

  The Architecture Billings Index switched gears and fell to 48.6 in April from 51.9…

• Existing-home sales remain below underlying demand

  After falling in March, existing-home sales increased in April, although they were still not…

• Regulatory burden: CFPB settles RESPA enforcement based on HUD statute, brought to light by the FDIC

  The regulatory rabbit hole goes even deeper: “We find it interesting that, in seeking…

• Agency MBS feeds off Fed officials dovish sentiment

  Although equities and Treasurys gained on the Fed officials statements this week, the agency mortgage-backed security market may…

• DOJ slams S&P’s bid to toss RMBS case

  The Justice Department hit back at S&P’s bid to dismiss a suit over allegedly…

• Subprime mess left by Pritzker seen as opening for opponents

  In a May 2001 letter to the bank’s management and employees — just two…

• Number of Americans in foreclosure plummets: LPS

  The number of Americans in the foreclosure process plummeted by nearly 25% in the…

• HomeFinder holds contest for real estate agent makeover

  HomeFinder will be holding its second annual Agent Makeover Sweepstakes. Five real estate agents…

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