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Mon, May 12 2014
11:18 PM » Consumers' Home Price Expectations Fall for 4th Month: NY Fed Survey
Published Mon, May 12 2014 11:18 PM by WSJ
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U.S. consumers in April lowered their expectations for home price increases and earnings growth over the year ahead, according to a new survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York that provides fodder for Fed arguments in favor of keeping interest rates near zero.

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11:16 PM » Study: Foreclosures may raise neighbors' blood pressure
Published Mon, May 12 2014 11:16 PM by Washington Post
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The stress of living near a foreclosed home may increase a person's chances of developing high blood pressure, according to research published Monday in Circulation, the American Heart Association's journal. Read full article >>

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11:16 PM » Freddie Mac Eases Mortgage Rules to Limit Putbacks - Bloomberg
Published Mon, May 12 2014 11:16 PM by Bloomberg
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Freddie Mac Eases Mortgage Rules to Limit Putbacks Bloomberg Freddie Mac, which along with Fannie Mae has forced home lenders to buy back tens of billions of dollars of flawed mortgages, said the companies are loosening rules that made banks more cautious about extending credit. The government-backed ... and more »

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11:15 PM » VA issues "qualified mortgage" definition for VA guaranteed or insured loans
Published Mon, May 12 2014 11:15 PM by www.cfpbmonitor.com
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Marc Patterson On May 9, 2014, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued an interim final rule defining a qualified mortgage (QM) for VA insured and guaranteed loans. Under the proposed rule, all purchase money origination loans and refinances other than certain interest rate reduction refinance loans (IRRRL) guaranteed or insured by the VA are defined as... More >

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4:09 PM » TransUnion Reveals Almost Half of Landlords Consider Renters' Credit Health as a Key Factor in Leasing Decision
Published Mon, May 12 2014 4:09 PM by www.easyir.com
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CHICAGO, IL (Marketwired) - When considering which dream property to rent, tenants may weigh the distance between their new home and their job, the amenities, the area's crime rate and local attractions. But TransUnion's SmartMove, which celebrates its one millionth renter and is powered by TransUnion -- the national credit reporting company -- reveals that renters should also understand what factors landlords may be weighing when reviewing renters' applications. And that includes their credit report.

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4:08 PM » Tech bubble watch: A real estate story
Published Mon, May 12 2014 4:08 PM by CNBC
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There's frustration over real estate prices in the San Francisco Bay Area, but the high-end real estate market is actually showing mixed signals.

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2:41 PM » US on track to slash annual deficit
Published Mon, May 12 2014 2:41 PM by CNBC
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This year, the government has run $306 billion into the red. That deficit is 37% smaller than the same period in fiscal 2013.

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1:49 PM » Not much spring in housing: Economist
Published Mon, May 12 2014 1:49 PM by CNBC
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Housing won't provide much of a boost to the U.S. economy, Michelle Meyer says.

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1:48 PM » Hamptons Home Up for Foreclosure That May Set Rercord - Bloomberg
Published Mon, May 12 2014 1:48 PM by Bloomberg
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Hamptons Home Up for Foreclosure That May Set Rercord Bloomberg A home in New York's Hamptons on Further Lane, where comedian Jerry Seinfeld and hedge-fund manager Steven A. Cohen own estates, is up for auction in what will be one of the area's biggest foreclosure sales. More than $10.5 million is owed on the ...

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1:47 PM » Stock market rally holds up; traders wonder why
Published Mon, May 12 2014 1:47 PM by CNBC
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Stocks rally as momentum stocks stabilize, bonds rise across the globe, China and India see strong gains and Ukraine is relatively quiet.

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1:47 PM » Why the Nation's Hot Housing Market Is Cooling, Slightly
Published Mon, May 12 2014 1:47 PM by WSJ
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The housing market showed signs of cooling in the first quarter as the supply of homes for sale expanded and lofty prices put a damper on demand in recent months.

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12:31 PM » Why A Quirky April Could Make Annual Inflation Pop
Published Mon, May 12 2014 12:31 PM by WSJ
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April's inflation data may look stronger because last April's was so weak.

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12:30 PM » Reliving the Crisis: What We Learned From Tim Geithner's Book
Published Mon, May 12 2014 12:30 PM by rss.nytimes.com
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Countless moments of crisis and broad themes are chronicled in the 580-page book, but here are a few smaller parts that we found particularly revelatory.

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11:46 AM » New York Fed Survey Shows Consumer Expectations Mainly Stable
Published Mon, May 12 2014 11:46 AM by NY Fed
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The New York Fed today released results from its April 2014 Survey of Consumer Expectations (SCE) which provides insight into Americans' views on inflation, prices, the labor market and household finance.

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11:46 AM » How housing weakness may change the Fed's game
Published Mon, May 12 2014 11:46 AM by CNBC
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Here are two things the Fed may do in response to weakness in the housing market, says Ron Insana.

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9:38 AM » Is There Really A Real Estate Bust Ahead?
Published Mon, May 12 2014 9:38 AM by www.ourbroker.com
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There are a number of signs that the real estate marketplace has begun to stall. Yes there are bright spots but on the whole things are hardly rosy. “After a decade of boom-bust-boom,” says Bloomberg Businessweek, “the U.S. housing market is going downhill just when many economists thought it would be heading higher. Sales of […] The post Is There Really A Real Estate Bust Ahead? appeared first on OurBroker .

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9:34 AM » Freddie Mac to Purchase Certain Adjustable Rate Initial Interest Mortgage Loans From Associated Participation Certificates
Published Mon, May 12 2014 9:34 AM by freddiemac.mwnewsroom.com
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Freddie Mac to Purchase Certain Adjustable Rate Initial Interest Mortgage Loans From Associated Participation Certificates

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9:34 AM » Treasurys fall, awaiting fresh economic signals
Published Mon, May 12 2014 9:34 AM by Market Watch
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices fell Monday, sending yields higher as investors look for signs of whether the economy is accelerating. Improvement in economic numbers will help inform investor views of when the Federal Reserve will raise its key lending rate, dragging yields higher along with it. The 10-year Treasury note yield climbed 2 basis points to 2.643%, while the 30-year bond yield rose 1.5 basis points to 3.480%, and the 5-year note yield rose 2.5 basis points to 1.650%. This week brings economic releases on retail sales on Tuesday, and the consumer price index on Thursday.

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8:39 AM » Pimco fund cuts mortgage holdings
Published Mon, May 12 2014 8:39 AM by CNBC
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The Pimco Total Return Fund, the world's largest bond fund run by Bill Gross, cut its holdings of U.S. mortgages in April, according to its website.

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8:38 AM » Now on auction in Detroit: Homes starting at $1,000
Published Mon, May 12 2014 8:38 AM by Washington Post
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The three-bed one-and-a-half-bath colonial on Bishop Street in Detroit's East English Village - a sturdy home otherwise in need of a new furnace and water heater - went on the online auction block Monday at 9 a.m. for $1000. Read full article >>

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8:38 AM » Bill to dismantle Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac appears stalled in Senate committee
Published Mon, May 12 2014 8:38 AM by Washington Post
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A high-profile Senate bill that would dismantle Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac suffered a blow this week when key Democrats decided not to support the legislation, likely wiping out its chances of advancing to the floor this year. Read full article >>

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8:35 AM » Stock futures rise, S&P 500 near record
Published Mon, May 12 2014 8:35 AM by Reuters
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, putting the S&P 500 within striking distance of record levels, though geopolitical concerns in the Ukraine could cap gains.

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