Federal Reserve is committed to keeping interest rates low, though it will stop buying mortgage-backed securities at the end of March.

New York buyers concerned about infestations would be better off examining a building's extermination program than singling out a specific pest, says attorney.

Nashville, Tenn., and Bakersfield, Calif, saw large increases in foreign-born residents, while traditional gateways like New York and Los Angeles saw immigration fall over the last decade.

Loan activity slipped 1.9 percent last week, though 30-year fixed rate mortgages were below 5 percent, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

The billionaire real estate investor says markets should be noticeably stronger next year, though the commercial sector will struggle longer.

For those approaching retirement, there are issues to think about, beyond the tax credit, before making the move.

Representatives from Credit Suisse and FTN Financial Capital Markets predict that rates will remain between 5 and 5.25 percent for 2010.

In response to government pressure to restructure underwater mortgages, Bank of America reports that as of the end of February, it has modified 20,666 loans.

ERA Real Estate is planning a rebranding campaign that will launch this spring, introducing the new tag line: 'A Smarter Community.'

The monthly survey by the National Association of Home Builders reports that member confidence index is down two points.

While touring the U.S., Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says his country has escaped the housing bubble.

Though new-home construction levels are higher than they were a year ago, both new housing starts and building permits fell in February.

Stephen East of Ticonderoga Securities reports that spring is keeping builders busy across the country.

Analysts believe that an increase in jobs and available credit have helped start the housing recovery.

The states with the highest foreclosure rate have six weeks to decide how they will spend federal money to help the housing market.

In terms of real estate as an investment, analysts say now might not be the best time to buy in certain areas.

A report by First American CoreLogic shares that loan fraud has decreased from a high in 2007.

At this week's meeting, the Fed will give clues as to how long they will keep rates at historic lows.

FHA Commissioner David Stevens said if the mandatory down payment for an FHA loan is raised from 3.5 percent to 5 percent, the organization will probably insure 300,000 fewer homes every year.

Housing development programs managed by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta produced a number of economic benefits, according to a new study.