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Is commercial real estate next to fall?

We all know about the crisis in residential real estate. But what about the commercial real estate market? Is it going to collapse as some experts and pundits are predicting? Jeremy Hobson reports. (10/15/2009)

Foreclosure sign on house in Miami.

Foreclosure wave isn't going away soon

In the last three months banks have foreclosed on nearly a million homes -- up almost 25% over last year. And such actions are spreading to more middle-class and upper-income neighborhoods. Curt Nickisch reports. (10/15/2009)

Foreclosed home in North Las Vegas

How to deal with the foreclosures

Karen Shaw Petrou, banking analyst with Federal Financial Analytics, talks with Bill Radke about whether we are coming to the end of the foreclosure problem. (10/15/2009)

A 'sold' sign outside of a home

Will homebuyer tax program continue?

The first-time homebuyer's tax-credit program is set to expire in less than two months. But many in the housing industry are lobbying to extend it. Steve Henn reports. (10/13/2009)

A foreclosure sign hangs in front of a home in ...

Mortgage rescues fall short for millions

Despite the gains in the housing market, programs to help at-risk homeowners aren't doing enough to save millions of American from foreclosure, according to a new report. Steve Henn has the story. (10/09/2009)

Elizabeth Warren testifies at a hearing

Report: More foreclosure help needed

A Congressional Oversight Panel is warning that the government program to help homeowners avoid foreclosure is falling short. Elizabeth Warren, the panel's chair, talks with Steve Chiotakis about why the program isn't working. (10/09/2009)

Foreclosure sign on house for sale

Anti-foreclosure program is not enough

Washington bureau chief John Dimsdale talks with Steve Chiotakis about why a Congressional panel wants Congress to beef up rescue efforts to stem foreclosures. (10/09/2009)

Sign outside a house indicates reduced sale price

Home sellers dropping bottom lines

Prices are coming down on home sales, according to a report from the real estate company Trulia. Does this mean reality is finally sinking in for homeowners? Alisa Roth reports. (10/08/2009)

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FHA's low cash reserves cause worry

A House committee will look into the health of the Federal Housing Administration. Steve Henn reports the agency's falling cash reserves has some concerned about another potential bailout. (10/08/2009)

Empty office and retail space

Concern over commercial real estate

Washington bureau chief John Dimsdale talks with Steve Chiotakis about why commercial real-estate vacancies are up, and why the Federal Reserve is worried about it. (10/07/2009)

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