MBA Purchase Applications

MBA's purchase index popped 6.7 percent higher in the July 3 week to a 285.6 level that hints at improved demand for housing.

Report: U.S. housing market undervalued

All eyes will be on Florida and other markets that saw the biggest housing bust for signs of stability and growth

Housing Data Could Signal If Bust Is Over

Home sales will likely hit a bottom first -- and may have already done so. Data on existing home sales in March is scheduled to come out Thursday and new home sales on Friday.

Low Mortgage Rates Could Spur Housing Rebound

The average 30-year fixed mortgage cost 5.03%, down from 5.15% a week ago and 6.13% a year ago.

Housing Market Showing Some Positives

There's finally a glimmer of hope in the Las Vegas real estate market. Home sales were up sharply last month.

Housing shortage may cause home values to rise by 2011

"... now is an ideal time to buy, but those thinking of selling should wait for the housing shortage."

Freddie Mac: 30-year mortgage rate falls for 11th week

Thursday the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell for the 11th week in a row to 4.96%, with an average 0.7 point for the week ending Jan. 15

Shift to original TARP could ease housing crisis

The Treasury is being urged to soak up billions of dollars of soured mortgage investments in a move that would return the $700 billion financial rescue fund to its original purpose.

U.S. Banks Offer Mortgage Rates Below 5% as Fed Buys Securities

The largest U.S. banks are starting to offer fixed home loans below 5 percent...

Home-Mortgage Rates' Next Stop: Below 5%

Fed's Buying Plan Helps the Market; Latest Survey Puts the Average on 30-Year Loan at 5.10%

U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest in Three Decades

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage tumbled for a ninth straight week, to 5.10 percent from 5.14 percent a week earlier