Home prices see sharp dip.

A new government report reveals declines that are steeper than usual – even for this market.By Les Christie, CNNMoney.com staff writer


NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Home prices continued to plunge in November, according to a new government report released Thursday. Full story.


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Foreclosures up a record 81% in 2008

Filings continued to soar through the end of the year – and there’s no relief in sight for 2009. more



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Low rates not enough?

CNNMoney: Mortgage applications dip despite low rates

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Applications for U.S. residential mortgages slipped from lofty levels last week as homeowners slowed refinancings ahead of expected federal action to lower housing costs, an industry group said on Wednesday.

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Mortgage rates tumble to record low

Refinancing activity rises to highest level since boom year of 2003

30-year fixed mortgage rates chart




Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to a record low for the second straight week, causing refinancing applications to surge to the highest level in more than five years, a month after the Federal Reserve pledged to channel billions to prop up the sinking U.S. housing market.

While homeowners around the country are taking advantage of historically low rates to refinance their loans, the opportunity isn’t available to those with poor credit or little equity in their homes, and foreclosures are still likely to surge.