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FHA May Show Negative Reserves For Mortgage Losses

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), in a report due out Friday, could disclose that its reserves for future mortgage-insurance claims dipped into negative territory for the first time in almost a quarter of a century. Every year, the FHA, the … Continue reading

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Affordable housing leader Carol Galante talks about the future of foreclosures

Carol Galante led affordable development firm Bridge Housing before President Barack Obama tapped her to serve in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  Blanca Torres Reporter- San Francisco Business Times Email  | Twitter Carol Galante, who made her mark … Continue reading

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Why Private Investors Are Staying Away From Mortgages

As homebuilders gain confidence and real estate agents claim demand is back, one would think investors would jump right back in for fear of missing the bottom. Investors in housing are buying up as many distressed properties as they can … Continue reading

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Home sales, prices fall in Bay Area

Bay Area homes saw median sale prices fall in July compared with a year ago, as economic jitters kept potential buyers, especially at the high end, out of the market, according to a real estate report released Tuesday. Throughout the … Continue reading

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Changes to jumbo loans kick market while it’s down

Barring last-minute action by Congress, many Bay Area home shoppers will soon find it harder to buy more expensive homes because of changes in eligibility requirements for a popular type of mortgage. Starting Oct. 1, interest rates on loans between … Continue reading

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