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Hundreds Charged in Fraud Sweep

A crackdown on mortgage fraud in recent months has led to charges against more than 400 developers, mortgage lenders, lawyers, real estate practitioners, and appraisers since March.

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WaMu Lays Off 1,200 More Workers

Washington Mutual Inc., one of the country's largest mortgage lenders, cut about 2.6 percent of its workforce Thursday, in an effort to return to profitability.

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Mortgage Rates Climb to 9-Month High

Freddie Mac reports a jump in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate, which analysts say contributed to the 8.7 percent drop in loan applications the past week.

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Housing Relief Bill Threatened by Veto

A bipartisan coalition is ignoring the White House's threats and working to get enough votes to be able to override any potential veto of the foreclosure rescue bill.

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Divorcing Couples Stay Under Same Roof

The slowing housing market has some divorced couples realizing they have no other choice but to live with their ex until they can sell the house.

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A Stripped-Down Approach to Selling

A Florida developer hopes to bring more buyers in to its lingering condos on the market by advertising a clothing-optional pool to sweeten the deal.

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