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No improvement in home improvement
Home Depot will come out with its second-quarter earnings. Rival Lowes already reported its second-quarter earnings, which fell nearly 20% from a year ago. Mitchell Hartman reports. (08/18/2009)
Stimulus could go to pay the rent
The Obama administration reportedly plans to push more than $4 billion into federally subsidized rental housing -- a major shift from the Bush administration's ownership society programs. The Boston Globe's Joe Williams explains to host Tess Vigeland. (08/17/2009)
Government housing initiatives fall flat
There are a number of government programs that aim to help homeowners struggling with high monthly mortgage payments. But are they actually helping? Tess Vigeland talks with Chris Thornberg of Beacon Economics about the problems facing these programs and some possible solutions. (08/13/2009)
Foreclosure has huge impact on seniors
You might assume that the majority of people in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure are young or inexperienced. But a recent study by the AARP shows that nearly a third of all people facing foreclosure are 50 or older. Krissy Clark reports. (08/13/2009)
Refinancing program misses its mark
Foreclosures continue despite the Obama administration's efforts to help homeowners refinance. The Home Affordable Refinancing Plan (HARP) is supposed to reach those in the red, but navigating the program can get complicated. Bob Moon reports. (08/13/2009)
Foreclosure problem mounting
New numbers from RealtyTrac show that 360,000 homeowners were at least 30 days behind on their house payments last month. Tamara Keith reports. (08/13/2009)
Commercial real estate market flailing
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and his colleagues will meet in Washington, and one topic likely on the agenda is commercial real estate. Jeremy Hobson reports that malls and office buildings are emptying out, and values plummeting. (08/11/2009)
The costs of a more efficient home
The House climate bill passed in June would require all new homes to be 30 percent more efficient by 2010. Will that hurt any housing rebound? Sam Eaton reports. (08/10/2009)
Watchdog sniffs out mortgage lenders
The Fair Mortgage Collaborative is a nonprofit created by housing industry insiders vowing to help change the kinds of mortgages we're offered and the way we get them. Tess Vigeland talks to executive director Howard Banker about how it works. (08/07/2009)
Program keeps historic homes alive
Imagine living in a house rent or mortgage free. The catch: renovate it at your own expense. Cathy Duchamp reports on Maryland's historic home curator program. (08/07/2009)
