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Mortgages may be the sunny spot in a cloudy US economy
The newest data on outstanding residential mortgages has been released via the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)’s National Mortgage Database. It tells a pretty strong story on the financial strength of the American homeowner.
The GAO to investigate HUD’s attempted fair housing cuts
The GAO move comes after a federal judge halted the cancellation of fair housing funds and followed a direct letter from U.S. senators.
Zillow plays renter matchmaker in Austin
Housing Connector, which launched in Austin this week, uses Zillow Rentals technology to connect those in need with available housing.