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US Home Builders Begin to See Credit Thaw

The U.S. home building industry is finally coming off its lowest volumes ever, albeit in fits and slow starts.  New single family home starts fell 6.5 percent in July from the previous month but are still up 17 percent from … Continue reading

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Wells Fargo Bankers Toting Guns Aim at 40% of Market: Mortgages

In mid-January, sales managers in Wells Fargo Co. (WFC)’s mortgage unit, the largest in the U.S., gathered at a hotel south of San Francisco dressed as cowboys, six shooters strapped to their hips. The invitation said “40% or BUST!!” The … Continue reading

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Home Prices See Gains, But That’s Not the Whole Story

Page 1 of 2 | Next PageShow Entire Article It is not exactly a trend, but for the second-straight month, U.S. home prices saw year-over-year gains. Including distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales), prices rose 1.1 percent in April, according … Continue reading

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