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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)
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)
Reverse mortgage abuses hurt elderly
The National Consumer Law Center will release a report on abuses in so-called reverse mortgages. Joel Rose reports more lenders are targeting the home equity of seniors. (10/06/2009)
Good news if you want an apartment
Apartment vacancies are at a 23-year high and rents are dropping. Why? John Dimsdale reports. (10/06/2009)
A visit to the foreclosure circus
With help from the federal government, the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America is traveling the country to help people who desperately need to modify their mortgages. Jeff Tyler reports. (10/02/2009)
Was your loan modification denied?
Mortgage holders who have been turned down for loan modifications can at least take solace in a bit of clarity. Starting today, the Treasury will require financial institutions to say why they reject requests. Danielle Karson reports. (10/01/2009)
Housing programs may get gov't boost
The White House is considering injecting $35 billion into state and local housing programs. Why? Housing economist Nicolas Retsinas talks with Kai Ryssdal. (09/28/2009)
The mortgage-modification scam
Dubious mortgage-modification firms like 21st Century Legal Services help homeowners renegotiate their mortgages, but only in exchange for big upfront fees. Steve Henn reports on how these companies rip off desperate homeowners, then disappear. (09/24/2009)
Where are Fannie, Freddie after bailout
NYU Professor Lawrence J. White talks with Kai Ryssdal about the bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, why the government plunged so much money into them, and how it can unwind from the mortgage giants. (09/24/2009)
It's even harder to get an NYC condo
The prices for real estate in New York City are unbelievably high, and new restrictions are making it tougher than ever for even those with good credit to get a mortgage -- especially for an apartment. Sally Herships reports. (09/22/2009)
